Taking Care of Yourself in an Uncertain World Part 1 Depression: What it is, How it is Treated, How the Church Can Help

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changes in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation Reduction in Energy Level

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation Reduction in Energy Level Feelings of Worthlessness or Excessive or Inappropriate Guilt

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation Reduction in Energy Level Feelings of Worthlessness or Excessive or Inappropriate Guilt Impaired Concentration

Symptoms of Depression Sadness or Irritability Anhedonia Changed in Appetite or Significant Weight Gain or Loss Changes in Sleep Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation Reduction in Energy Level Feelings of Worthlessness or Excessive or Inappropriate Guilt Impaired Concentration Recurrent Thoughts of Death or Suicidal Ideation

Famous People Who Have Suffered From Depression Ludwig van Beethoven Abraham Lincoln Jon Hamm Terry Bradshaw Dick Clark Owen Wilson Marlon Brando Jim Carrey Greg Louganis Darryl Strawberry Billy Joel Brooke Shields J. K. Rowling Michelangelo Gwyneth Paltrow Robin Williams Calvin Coolidge Delta Burke Vincent van Gogh Sheryl Crow Winston Churchill Tammy Wynette Janet Jackson Mike Wallace Wynona Rider Ernest Hemingway Leo Tolstoy Ashley Judd Sir Isaac Newton Demi Lovato Tipper Gore Catherine Zeta-Jones Rosie O’Donnell Princess Diana Charles Dickens Buzz Aldrin

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From BIOLOGY

Antidepressant Medications Selected Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) Prozac (Fluoxetine) Zoloft (Sertraline) Paxil (Paroxetine) Celexa (Citalopram) Lexapro (Escitalopram)    Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI’s) Effexor (Venlafaxine) Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine)

Where Depression Comes From THINKING

Quotes “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.” – Epictetus “For there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” – Shakespeare (from Hamlet) “When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel.” – David Burns, MD (author of Feeling Good) “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl

Scripture Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinks in his heart so is he.” (NKJV) Proverbs 23:7 “Be careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” (International Children’s Bible) Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” (NIV) Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV)

Scripture Philippians 4:12b “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” (NIV) Acts 16:16-25

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) Consequence (how you feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how you feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) I decided to join a gym. When I walked into the place I saw nothing but firm, toned bodies all around me. Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how we feel and react I felt embarrassed, ashamed and self-conscious. I ended up leaving after 15 minutes.

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) I decided to join a gym. When I walked into the place I saw nothing but firm, toned bodies all around me. Belief (what you think about the adversity) What am I doing here? I look like a beached whale compared to these people! I should get out of here while I still have my dignity. Consequence (how we feel and react) I felt embarrassed, ashamed and self-conscious. I ended up leaving after 15 minutes.

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) I decided to join a gym. When I walked into the place I saw nothing but firm, toned bodies all around me. Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how we feel and react) I felt embarrassed, ashamed and self-conscious. I ended up leaving after 15 minutes. I felt confident and energized after working out for an hour.

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) I decided to join a gym. When I walked into the place I saw nothing but firm, toned bodies all around me. Belief (what you think about the adversity) What am I doing here? I look like a beached whale compared to these people! I should get out of here while I still have my dignity. I bet these people didn’t look this good when they first started. I bet if I work hard I can eventually look and feel a lot better. Consequence (how we feel and react) I felt embarrassed, ashamed and self-conscious. I ended up leaving after 15 minutes. I felt confident and energized after working out for an hour.

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) I stink at sports. I don’t know what I was thinking when I tried out for a team. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) I stink at baseball. I don’t know what I was thinking when I tried out for this team. At least I’m still good at soccer. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) I’m having a rotten season at baseball this year. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) This hasn’t been my best season at baseball. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) Today wasn’t my best game. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) A young man playing little league baseball strikes out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game and his team loses by one run. Belief (what you think about the adversity) It’s unfortunate that mine was the last out but I really didn’t have a bad game otherwise. That was only my second strikeout and I did get two hits. Billy and James each struck out three times. I also made that nice catch. And Zach dropped that pop-up that let two runs score. Consequence (how we feel and react)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how you feel and react) Disputation (disputing the beliefs above) Energization (how you feel and react now)

Scripture 1 John 3: 19-20 “This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” (NIV)

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Behavior

Behavior The Obvious Living outside the will of God is bad for you.

Behavior The Obvious Living outside the will of God is bad for you. Living Outside your value system (not having integrity) is bad for you.

Behavior The Big Three Sleep

Behavior The Big Three Sleep Diet

Behavior The Big Three Sleep Diet Exercise

Behavior Alcohol and Drugs

Natural Antidepressants Behavior Natural Antidepressants Altruistic Behaviors

Natural Antidepressants Behavior Natural Antidepressants Altruistic Behaviors Friends

Natural Antidepressants Behavior Natural Antidepressants Altruistic Behaviors Friends Living by the Fruits of the Spirit

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Where Depression Comes From Biology D Thinking Behavior

Taking Care of Yourself in an Uncertain World Part 2 Anxiety: What it is, How it is Treated, How the Church Can Help

Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Excessive worry Impaired concentration Irritability Sleep disturbance Muscle tension Somatic complaints

Quotes “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its strengths.” – Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran “Some people feel guilty about their anxieties and regard them as a defect of faith. I don’t agree at all. They are afflictions, not sins. Like all afflictions, they are, if we can so take them, our share in the Passion of Christ.” – C. S. Lewis

Scripture Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything -----” (NIV) 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (NIV) Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.” (NIV) Psalm 56:3-4 “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” (NIV)

Scripture Matthew 25:14-30

Where Anxiety Comes From Biology A Thinking Behavior

Where Anxiety Comes From BIOLOGY

Where Anxiety Comes From THINKING

Quotes “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.” – Epictetus “For there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” – Shakespeare (from Hamlet) “When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel.” – David Burns, MD (author of Feeling Good) “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl

Scripture Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinks in his heart so is he.” (NKJV) Proverbs 23:7 “Be careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” (International Children’s Bible) Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” (NIV) Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV)

ABC Method Adversity (something unpleasant happens) Belief (what you think about the adversity) Consequence (how you feel and react) Disputation (disputing the beliefs above) Energization (how you feel and react now)

Question #1 – Can I do anything about it? When faced with something that you find to be stressful or upsetting, ask yourself 3 questions: Question #1 – Can I do anything about it? Question #2 – Is it really important? Question #3 – Is my feeling justified? If ANY of the above is answered “no”, let it go.

Where Anxiety Comes From BEHAVIOR

Behavior The Obvious Living outside the will of God is bad for you. Living Outside your value system (not having integrity) is bad for you.

Behavior The Big Three Sleep Diet Exercise

Behavior Alcohol and Drugs

Behavior Avoidance

Behavior Avoidance Procrastination

Scripture Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything -----” (NIV)

Scripture Philippians 4:4-8 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God , which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)

Scripture Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (NIV)

Scripture Psalm 46:10a “Be still and know that I am God”