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

Shades of Trauma Healing | Childhood Trauma, Trust Issues, Coping Skills, Growth Mindset, Trust God, Discernment, Faith

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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