1. Life Reconstruction Overcoming Depression . . . one thought at a time

3. Down in the dumps The Anatomy of Depression Trust God, be faithful
Loss: B A
Catastrophe!
(C )
Disaster!
stimulus
empty
perception
primarily
circumstantial
acquisitions
Love
Worth
Security
Significance D
“Oh no. This is the worst!”
Thoughts, cognitive distortions D
Replay loss incident.
issue
mind movies D
Visualize fallout of loss
mind movies
Bummed, depressed,
bitter, lethargic, miserable E
Down in
the dumps
feelings F
Behavior, talk

4. A better way!
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-5

5. Battle Zone!! F E D D Trust God, be faithful A (B ) C D D E F
Talk, behavior E
Peaceful, secure, joyful
Battle
Zone!!
feelings D
Reject negative mind movies.
mind movies D
Consider it joy!! (Use God’s Word)
thoughts
Trust God, be faithful A
Loss
(B ) C
Disaster!
Catastrophe!
stimulus
perception
primarily
circumstantial
acquisitions D
Love
Worth
Security
Significance
“Oh no. I’m ruined!”
Thoughts, cognitive distortions D
Replay loss incident, fallout of loss
mind movies
issue
Bummed, depressed,
bitter, lethargic, miserable E
feelings F
Behavior, talk

9. Emotional Self-arrest
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-5

10. Battle Zone!! F From God: Love Worth Security Significance E D D
Talk, behavior E
Battle
Zone!!
feelings D
mind movies D
thoughts
Trust God, be faithful
Loss
(B ) A C
Catastrophe!
Hurts
Disaster!
Grief
stimulus
Full
Peace
Joy
perception
empty D
Love
Worth
Security
Significance
“Oh no. I’m ruined!”
Thoughts, cognitive distortions D
Replay loss incident, fallout of loss
mind movies
issue
Bummed, depressed,
bitter, lethargic, miserable E
feelings F
Behavior, talk

11. Peace Joy
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:9-11

12. Peace Joy
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, 2 John 3
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, Romans 14:17
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 1 Peter 1:8-9

13. Peace Joy - even in difficulty and hardship
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:2-3
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12-13

14. Peace Joy
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:9-11

15. Battle Zone!! F E D D Trust God, be faithful A (B ) C From God: Love
Talk, behavior E
Peaceful, secure, joyful
Battle
Zone!!
feelings D
Reject negative mind movies.
mind movies D
Consider it joy!! (Use God’s Word)
thoughts
Trust God, be faithful A
Loss
(B ) C
Catastrophe!
Hurts
Disaster!
Grief
stimulus
From God:
Love
Worth
Security
Significance
Full
Peace
Joy
perception D
Love
Worth
Security
Significance
“Oh no. I’m ruined!”
Thoughts, cognitive distortions D
Replay loss incident, fallout of loss
mind movies
issue
Bummed, depressed,
bitter, lethargic, miserable E
feelings F
Behavior, talk

16. Getting it done!
(As you are significantly resourced by your relationship with God, meeting your deep needs for love, worth, security and significance – so that peace and joy are growing in you)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-5

17. Paul’s Maximum Strength Antidepressant Treatment
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 your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7

18. Ruins of the jail at Philippi

19. Life Reconstruction Overcoming Depression . . . one thought at a time