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Dealing with Depression
27th March 2013
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“Praise be to the God and father of our lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
2 Corinthians 1 v 3 & 4
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Overview
• framework for understanding depression
• case studies
• how can we be effective comforters?
• questions
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Why talk about depression?
• It’s common
• It’s serious
• The Bible speaks of it
• It affects our spiritual life
• It’s often misunderstood
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What is Depression?
• symptoms:– physical– psychological– social– spiritual
• pervasive low mood
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Physical Symptoms
• low energy
• easy fatigueability
• poor sleep
• poor appetite
• weight loss
• reduced libido
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Psychological Symptoms
• poor concentration
• recurrent negative thoughts
• hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness
• guilt
• suicidal thoughts
• psychotic symptoms
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Social Symptoms
• isolation• anxiety• overly self-conscious
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Spiritual Symptoms
• lacking assurance
• inappropriate guilt
• feelings of failure
• feeling abandoned by God
• distorted views of God
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A Spiritual FrameworkGenesis 1 & 2:
• spiritual needs
• social needs
• need for meaningful
occupation & purpose
• harmony with nature
• peace with oneself
Genesis 3:
• separation from God
• social separation &
exploitative relationships
• burdensome work
• pain & death
• fear, shame & anxiety
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stresses/losses
early experiences
lack of meaning
physical illness
genesbiological make-up
temperamentpersonality
thinking patterns
depression
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Important Lessons
• depression is usually an effect of general,
rather than specific sin (Jn 9 v 1&2)
• the causes of depression are poorly
understood
• anyone can become depressed
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Other forms of depression
• Bipolar depression
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Post-natal depression
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Case Study 1
• James, 55 year old business man
• happy stable childhood
• married with 3 adult children
• 2 previous episodes of severe depression
• very busy at work but no other recent stresses
• Christian, involved in local church
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Case Study 1 continued
• depression came ‘out of the blue’
• poor sleep, agitated and anxious
• mislaid a key; thought this would mean the
world would end
• needed hospital admission because of
severity
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Case Study 2
• Sally 45 year old pub owner
• mother died when Sally aged 7
• husband left her 10 year previously
• Depressed for 8 months following this
• Her only son recently died suddenly
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• initially appeared to be coping• busy supporting other family members• had not had time and space to grieve• suddenly ‘went to pieces’• existential crisis• could not face living any longer
Case Study 2 continued
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How Can We Help?
• what won't help:– being like Job’s comforters– being glib– being judgemental
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• what may help:
– listening
– understanding the issues and taking them seriously
– prayer
– patience
– gentle encouragement
– practical support
– encouragement to seek medical help
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Treatments for depression
• Exercise + tackling lifestyle issues
• Psychotherapy, particularly CBT
• Medication
• ECT
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What Answers Does A Christian Faith Provide
• relating with God meets existential needs
• realistic view of ourselves helps meet our
psychological needs
• possibility of healed relationships and forgiveness
• social structure and opportunity for service
afforded by a church
• fellowship, prayer, love and acceptance
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Further reading