Episode 74: Steps to Stopping Depression

Episode 74: Steps to Stopping Depression

 

Recognize the signs

 

• Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness
• Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, or social isolation
• Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
• Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite
• Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
• Weight: weight gain or weight loss
• Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts

 

Be proactive - decide to do something

 

Call a lifeline - call on another minister you trust

 

Be a lifeline - recognize that other ministers are dealing with this 

 

Remember your staff and volunteers are having the same struggles

 

Remember your spouse -

• plan a special date for them
• write them a card or letter to let them know how much you appreciate them