Depression and Anxiety

Sadness and grief are part of life:

• Disappointment
• Loss of something
• Loss of someone

However sadness becomes problematic when it is:

• Disruptive to life
• Goes on for too long
• Response is out of proportion to situation
• When you increase coping strategies but is still not effective
• Increased alcohol & drug use
• Significant others notice you’re not yourself

‘Depression’ has a number of meanings

An everyday feeling of sadness vs a clinical disorder 

Most people feel sad or down from time to time, however clinical depression is a distinct quality that is different from normal sadness or grief eg

Increased duration, Quality of lowered mood, severity, symptoms

Many of the sessions at the Carmelite Centre support the health and wellness of individuals as this is central to being aware of God’s gift within us. Keep an eye out for these programs.
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