What becomes of the broken hearted?

Rejoice in the Lord always Jesus said ‘Do not worry’

Why do some people get anxious or depressed and others don’t? Genes Personal experiences Lifestyle

What causes depression, anxiety and stress?

What’s normal?

Definitions Depression – Persistent low mood/loss interest or pleasure in usual activities Every day for at least 2 weeks Most of the time Spoiling your life!

Definitions Anxiety Being fearful and tense. Unpleasant physical symptoms - fast heart rate, a thumping heart, feeling sick, shaking, sweating, dry mouth, chest pain, headaches, fast breathing. Restless, irritable,unable to relax As if something awful is about to happen.

Stress Feeling of strain or pressure. Stress: When the problem is perceived as bigger than our ability to deal with it.

Burnout

Who suffers?

Apostle Paul ‘We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life’ and ‘we were harassed at every turn – conflicts on the outside, fears within’ (2 Corinthians 1:8, 7:5)

How can we help ourselves and others? Talk to a health professional Medication CBT Hospital admission

Talk to others

‘but God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus’ (2 Corinthians 7:6)

Talk to others... Talk to the boss? Read all about it!

Useful resources LivinglifetothefullwithGod Patient.co.uk Waverley Abbey : Insight series LivinglifetothefullwithGod Northumberland Tyne and Wear Self Help booklets

Comply with advice

Talk to God Cast all your anxiety upon him, for he cares for you Talk to God Cast all your anxiety upon him, for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Let God speak to us

Let God speak to us ... Welcome

‘take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’ ‘take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,     an ever-present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way     and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,  There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,     the holy place where the Most High dwells.  God is within her, she will not fall;     God will help her at break of day.