DEPRESSION CYCLE TIM KEETER

Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Used as excuse to handle subsequent problems sinfully or to shut down in some areas of life, thus neglecting God-given responsibilities. Used as excuse to handle subsequent problems sinfully or to shut down in some areas of life, thus neglecting God-given responsibilities. Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful)

Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful) “Bad” feelings cease “Bad” feelings cease Functionality returns

Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful) Biblical response /Repentance 