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EPISODE 15

DEPRESSION

DISCLAIMER

• I’m not a doctor/therapist/licensed counselor
• This is only for informational purposes
• Not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment
• Views expressed here should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice

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• It is unwise to self-diagnose or self-medicate.
• Consult professional practitioner before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

It is common for people not to know how to describe their difficulties.

SYMPTOMS: AT LEAST 5 PRESENT NEARLY EVERYDAY

• Feeling sad, down or “empty”
• Losing interest in daily activities that were once a source of pleasure for more than two weeks
• Feeling hopeless, worthless or helpless
• Changes in appetite, and losing or gaining weight (5%) unintentionally
• Sleeping poorly (insomnia) or oversleeping (hypersomnia)

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• Feeling tired or having less energy
• Having persistent feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Having trouble in thinking, concentrating or making decisions
• Impaired function: social, occupational
• Having thoughts of suicide (Get help immediately)
• Decreased interest or pleasure in most activities

4 D’s

DEFECTIVE

DEFEATED

DEPRIVED

DESERTED

WHAT CAUSES IT: COMPLICATED

• Biological factors
• Genes
• Brain chemistry
• Experiences
• Culture
• Temperament
• Choices/Action

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• Trauma/Loss
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Physical conditions
• Spirituality
• Sleep
• Unknown factors

People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge what they are going through.

I AM depressed.

I HAVE depression.

HELP:

• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Family support
• Professional help: counseling, therapy, medication
• PMHA Lipa-Batangas Chapter Online Support:09293358927/09676423610

EMPATHY

EMPATHIC LISTENING

GIVE HIM/HER A SAFE PLACE

SAPAT NA ANG DIYOS

Huwag kang mabalisa;
Huwag kang mangamba.
Lahat ay lumilipas;
Diyos lamang ang walang kupas.
Sa tiyaga matatamo ang lahat.

Kapag nasa iyo ang Maykapal
Walang kulang sa iyong buhay;
Sapat na ang Diyos.


(Santa Teresa)

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