Ahava
Therapy and Wellness Center
Depression and Anxiety
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."
~Psalm 94:19
Depression
Mayo Clinic Definition:
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
Anxiety
Mayo Clinic Definition:
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).
These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings.
TRAUMATIC EVENT (TRIGGER)
CYCLE OF ANXIETY
Belief
Systems
Over-Control
Trigger
​Worry
CYCLE OF DEPRESSION
Decreased activity
Hopelessness,
Ineffectiveness
Trigger
Low Energy
Depression and Anxiety
Anxiety
Depression
Isolation
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Depressive Mood
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Suicidal thoughts
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Persistent Sadness
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Loss of interest in activities
Hyper-vigilance
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Fear in crowds/groups
Avoiding social situations
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Panic attacks​
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Constant Worrying
Agitation​
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Panic
Irregular Sleep
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Irritability​
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Suicidal ​
Thoughts
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Fear
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