Depression is known as a mood disorder. Thereby suggesting the first thing that changes is your mood. Sometimes but not always. It is defined in “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as ” a condition that (a) is relatively persistent ( more days than not for 2 weeks or more), (b) significant distress and normal life impairments and (c) loss of capcity to enjoy pleasure, sadness, low energy, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, sleep disturbance, appetite changes, agitation or slowing down, difficulty concentrating and feeling guilty or worthless. This is what I call the “Indigo” Blues. Stay away from this one at all costs. It has a way of recurring. Avoid all stressors possible and see your medical doctor as soon as you can. Remain involved in all daily spiritual practices: pray.meditate.read your bible (psalms and gospel);journal.seek silence; and life supporting systems; exercise 30 minutes daily if possible, eat healthy small portions of food, water with lemons; rest without distraction; sleep, limited television and regular church worship. It matters. Take Good Care!
Avoid the Chronic Blues
March 12, 2010
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I am married for 23 years now and have been suffering from depression for many years. My wife is also suffering but chooses to try to deal with it on her own. I would like some help in order to keep my marriage and family together. The driving force of the depression was caused by things that have occured in the past and recently within our marriage. Now, i am not really sure how to deal with it because things have gone like this for so long now she is trying to decide if she wants to continue with the marriage. I have been praying on this night and day but i dont want to do or say the wrong thing and loose my wife.
Sounds like God is at work in your life! Blessings to you! Sonia