Anxiety & Depression

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Over 18 million adults in this country experience depression, and over 19 million endure mild to severe anxiety. Frequently, individuals suffer from both.

When anxiety and depression coexist, people have difficulty functioning from day to day.

When anxiety and depression become overwhelming, medication may be helpful during the counseling process. Professionals at HeartLife work closely with medical professionals and can effectively assess when referral is needed.

Some Christians have difficulty accepting that anxiety and depression may have a medical basis. When either of these issues is severe, they are best addressed with counseling and medical intervention. There is often a stigma associated with admitting one has either one of these common problems. Many sisters bear this burden in silence, which only makes it worse.

Some of the common problems people who suffer from depression or anxiety report are:

Feeling sad, hopeless, and overwhelmed
Not wanting to live, or thoughts of suicide
Feeling restless or moody
Crying a lot
Having no energy or motivation
Eating too little or too much
Sleeping too little or too much
Having trouble focusing or making decisions
Having memory problems
Feeling worthless and guilty
Losing interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
Withdrawing from friends and family
Having headaches, aches and pains, or stomach problems that don’t go away

If you respond to 8 or more of the symptoms above, you may be experiencing depression

Symptoms of Anxiety include:

Feeling restless, edgy, keyed up
Tiring easily
Trouble concentrating
Irritability
Increased muscle tension
Trouble sleeping (initial insomnia or restless, unsatisfying sleep)

Post-Partum (period after birth of a child):

Tired after delivery
Tired from a lack of sleep or broken sleep
Overwhelmed with a new baby
Doubts about your ability to be a good mother
Stress from changes in work and home routines
An unrealistic need to be a perfect mom
Loss of who you were before having the baby
Less attractive
A lack of free time

Are some women more at risk for depression during and after pregnancy?

Certain factors may increase your risk of depression during and after pregnancy:

A personal history of depression or another mental illness
A family history of depression or another mental illness
A lack of support from family and friends
Anxiety or negative feelings about the pregnancy
Problems with a previous pregnancy or birth
Marriage or money problems
Stressful life events
Young age
Substance abuse

Women who are depressed during pregnancy have a greater risk of depression after giving birth.

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“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.”

~ Psalm 34:17-19

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