While it is not my purpose to address
the most severe forms of depression here or the treatment thereof, following is
an acronym which someone experiencing minor to moderate depression may use to
reduce the existence or severity of the malady.
FINERS
F - Fun
Recreation has a way of taking one’s
mind off the matters at hand. Leisure time with friends and family. A vacation.
A movie. A concert. A walk in the woods. A hobby such as painting, stamp
collecting, or quilting.
I - Intimacy
Quality time with one’s significant
other.
N - Nutrition
The importance of proper eating habits
cannot be over-emphacized. Attention given to a balanced diet. ‘3 squares a
day.’ Copious amounts of water. A decrease in the amount of sugar, fat, starch,
caffeine and carbonated drinks in one’s diet.
E - Exercise
A minimum of 20-30 minutes aerobic
exercise 4-5 days per week.
R - Rest
A regular sleep schedule. 7-8 hours
per day.
S - Spirituality
Attention to that facet of a human being which is eternal; one’s soul. Prayer. Scripture reading. Church attendance. Fellowship with other believers.
I would add two additional elements to the above suggestions:
Counseling
As a pastoral counselor of almost 2 1/2 decades, and having sat with thousands of clients, I can attest to the power of counseling.
Medication
The use of medications such as Paxil and Zoloft, when properly prescribed and overseen by a physician can be especially cathartic in overcoming the symptoms of depression.
Attention to that facet of a human being which is eternal; one’s soul. Prayer. Scripture reading. Church attendance. Fellowship with other believers.
I would add two additional elements to the above suggestions:
Counseling
As a pastoral counselor of almost 2 1/2 decades, and having sat with thousands of clients, I can attest to the power of counseling.
Medication
The use of medications such as Paxil and Zoloft, when properly prescribed and overseen by a physician can be especially cathartic in overcoming the symptoms of depression.
I hope this e-workshop on the topic of
Depression has been helpful.
By
William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol. 46. Copyright pending
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