Book Repor t 1 Overcoming Depression & Worry

But How Can I? That is a very disturbing question. Why because you are have already defeated yourself by the question.
What causes Depression? Science does not have an answer to this question, Scientists have developed a variety of methods to treat the symptoms of depression but the cause eludes them. They have discovered (1) it is universal problem, (2) all age groups are susceptible, (3) some people are more prone to depression than others, (4) the degree of depression varies, (5) no group or individuals totally immune, and (6) depression always starts with an external event. All of these observations coincide with the Biblical insight on depression but the last is by far the most significant. Depression always starts with an event. Consider how many times you hear, "I am so depressed over this, or over that, or over something else." Such statement indicate the external event of their depression. However, it is possible to be depressed and be totally unaware of the event triggering it, but you can be confident there is one.
How Does Depression Develop? Depression can develop slowly or instantly. It usually starts with a feeling of the blahs and a few days of "I don't want to do anything today." Occasionally an event will be so traumatic that you go instantly into the depths or full-blown depression Characteristic by uncontrolled weeping, nausea, and feeling of hopelessness.
How Can One Overcome Depression?
In most cases one can do about the same thing for depression that he can for the common cold. Treat The Symptoms . Which is not to be taken lightly. God's solution to depression is based on response. The way in which we respond to a event can either lift you countenance up or let your countenance fall to depression. Everyone that lives travels many side roads of disappointment. Some are large, some small; but all are capable of detouring you onto the Road of Depression if not handled God's Way. Disappointments arise from many different sources:job situations, longed for goals, financial desires, and the most common people in itself. A disappointment is really nothing more than an unfulfilled expectation and all such side roads should be required to have a sign posted that reads, "Watch Out For Falling Expectations." consider the things we become depressed over which nothing more than expectations that did not come true. The house you wanted, the promotion you worked so hard for, and someone else gets the position. When our dreams shatter we often turn aside into the lane of disappointment. Paul used this token a great deal during his life and it protected him from the road of depression. One example is 2 Timothy 1:15-18. He faced desertion. Then he expresses his gratitude to Onesiphous who had helped him so much. Paul could have chosen this road in either situation and made it sound quite justifiable. Telling , boasting about what he did for the people of Asia. If he had chosen to respond that way he would be headed full speed into depression. . The Exit of Depression is a quick trip on the Road of Depression. And if it doesn't lead to depression it usually leads to sin.