D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 DiscipleshipDiscipleship Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Session #13 Paul J. Bucknell Understan d Depressio n

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 New Life Births Hope Life beginsLife grows Spirit of God at work Life Birth Birth of Hope

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 The World of Ds Despair D e s p a i r Disappointed Disappointed Depressed D e p r e s s e d Down D o w n Dejected D e j e c t e d Antidepressan ts is 2nd most prescribed drug in U.S. D es p o n d e n cy D e s p o n d e n c y DiscouragedDiscouragedDiscouragedDiscouraged D i s c o u r a g e d

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 Be Wary ✦ World’s hype - antidepressants ✦ “Mental illness” ✦ The need to adopt God’s message of hope ✦ Be responsible; face your personal failures “Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever” (Psalms 125:1). “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed!” (Romans 10:13). “Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever” (Psalms 125:1). “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed!” (Romans 10:13).

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 “But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their perception trained to discern good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14). Emotions, Feelings & Depression depression depression Feelings & emotions Feelings & emotions ? ? depression depression Perception, mind Perception, mind Feelings & Emotions

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 The Source of Depression Depression comes from doubting God’s ability or willingness to help a person cope with some given circumstance. LACK OF CONFIDENCE (FAITH) “Give up” DEPRESSION

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 Signals of Depression I can’t handle it anymore. I c a n ’ t h a n d l e i t a n y m o r e. I give up. I g i v e u p. I’ll never be able to do it. I ’ l l n e v e r b e a b l e t o d o i t. I may as well end it all. I m a y a s w e l l e n d i t a l l. I’m a failure. I ’ m a f a i l u r e. I feel so alone. I f e e l s o a l o n e.

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 From bad to worse DepressionDepression Disobedience Defensive Despair Dejection Depression Disbelief Doubt God’s ability to help me cope Neglect duty Guilt rises Avoid and blame others; hardened Overwhelmed by neglect; no way out Accusation-> Self- accusation: “I’m no good.” “I can’t do anything right.” Resignation to failure; thoughts of suicide The Descent to Depression

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 Life Applications Remember the evil one seeks your worst. Don’t blindly trust the world’s solutions. Obey even when you don’t feel like it. Train your perception! Trace your responses (6 Steps or ‘D’ words). LLAA Key: As bad as times can get, we need to keep a vibrant trust in God’s work. “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed!” (Romans 10:13). Key: As bad as times can get, we need to keep a vibrant trust in God’s work. “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed!” (Romans 10:13).

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 Life Sharing 1.Do you tend to get depressed? Is it associated with some event, period of time, etc? 2.What depressing or discouraging thought or phrase most troubles you? 3.Hebrews 5:14 states that the mature believer has his/her senses trained to discern good and evil. Give one example of a place you could be better trained? ✦ Assignments: Exercises #1-2,5 to help understand and overcome depression. LifeLife ShareShare

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 DiscipleshipDiscipleship Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Session #13 Paul J. Bucknell Overcome Depressio n with Hope

D2D2 Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Understand Depression 13 Extra Exercises & reading 1.Understanding Your Depression 2.Tracing Depressive Responses 3.Preventing Depression 4.Combating Depression 5.Learning the Downward Cycle to Depression