40 | Why You Should Not Try to Just Pray Away Depression

2024-04-15

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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Let’s talk about depression. A depressive episode is where you experience intense sadness and low mood, and you lose interest and pleasure in activities that normally bring you joy for at least 2 weeks. Some of the symptoms include: Persistent sadness or empty mood. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Changes in appetite or weight. Sleep disturbances (insomnia or oversleeping). Fatigue or loss of energy. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt.

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽

Let’s talk about depression.

A depressive episode is where you experience intense sadness and low mood, and you lose interest and pleasure in activities that normally bring you joy for at least 2 weeks.

Some of the symptoms include:

Persistent sadness or empty mood.
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
Changes in appetite or weight.
Sleep disturbances (insomnia or oversleeping).
Fatigue or loss of energy.
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt.
Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things.
Irritability or restlessness.
Thoughts of death or suicide.

To name a few…

Depression can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Just as we are all different, the specific causes of a depressive episode will vary from person to person, because it's often a complex interplay of these common factors.

In faith circles, people often ascribe depression to a lack of faith or prayer. Today, I want to explore this perspective and offer an alternative view that is more holistic and supportive when dealing with depression.

I hope this episode blesses you.

In Healing and Love 😊

Jenniel

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