I’m not sure what to think of the article below. My general guess is that events like this belittle the serious disease of clinical depression. Of course, that doesn’t help the parrot.
-DMR
Grieving Parrot Prescribed Prozac – Strange & Interesting News: The Post Chronicle: “”
Below is a nice article I ran across about giving thanks during the upcoming holiday season. The next six to eight weeks are the most difficult for the clinically depressed. Food, alcohol, family togetherness, money, stress, all of these things come in large doses during this time of year. Here are a few tips:
Be Mindful. Know that this is a difficult time, pray over it, and prepare for it.
Be Intentional. The more you react to situations, the more likely they are to control you. Think in advance as much as possible about how you will handle difficult situations. Rehearse in your mind how you will address them.
Be Prayerful. Never underestimate the power of of intercessory prayer. Pray for yourself, and ask others to pray for you. Especially if you are going down the slope. Drop me an email if you need encouragement. Been there. Done that. I will reply if it is humanly possible.
What am I missing? Help me out here, readers.
-DMR
PS Read the article!
Kicking Depression: Giving thanks, remembering this is a wonderful life: “”
Below is a nice article I ran across about giving thanks during the upcoming holiday season. The next six to eight weeks are the most difficult for the clinically depressed. Food, alcohol, family togetherness, money, stress, all of these things come in large doses during this time of year. Here are a few tips:
Be Mindful. Know that this is a difficult time, pray over it, and prepare for it.
Be Intentional. The more you react to situations, the more likely they are to control you. Think in advance as much as possible about how you will handle difficult situations. Rehearse in your mind how you will address them.
Be Prayerful. Never underestimate the power of of intercessory prayer. Pray for yourself, and ask others to pray for you. Especially if you are going down the slope. Drop me an email if you need encouragement. Been there. Done that. I will reply if it is humanly possible.
What am I missing? Help me out here, readers.
-DMR
PS Read the article!
Kicking Depression: Giving thanks, remembering this is a wonderful life: “”
I wonder what impact this will have on treatment. Does this mean that most of the talk about differences between Zoloft and Lexapro and Effexor are basically marketing.
That somehow makes me feel a bit used. You?
-DMR
I ran across this blog recently.
Know Thyself: A Pastor’s Journey Through Depression
It looks very promising. I hope you take a look at it. More pastors speaking about this topic can only be good for the whole ministry.
-DMR
This is why I so want to get my book published. Thanks for pointing this article out.
Continue reading Mental Illness all in your soul, says pastors
This is why I so want to get my book published. Thanks for pointing this article out.
Continue reading Mental Illness all in your soul, says pastors
Paul Gregory Alms over at Incarnatus Est pointed out a study done over a Yahoo! Jobs. Apparently America’s pastors are among the happiest workers.
Now what I find interesting is trying to juxtapose that with the fact that 20-30% of America’s clergy suffer from some sort of clinical depression. I don’t have any real brilliant insights, but I would be interested in yours. What’s your take?
-DMR
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Clergy rated Americas happiest workers: “I bet you thought that headline was an Onion article. Its not.
After all we hear about burnout, stress and unhappiness this comes along. Turns out the ministry is a pretty good gig. While there is a reality in all those things, there must a be a big middle ground of contented folks.
Where Do America’s Happiest People Work?
I guess we are happier than we think.
Career isn’t the only factor”
Paul Gregory Alms over at Incarnatus Est pointed out a study done over a Yahoo! Jobs. Apparently America’s pastors are among the happiest workers.
Now what I find interesting is trying to juxtapose that with the fact that 20-30% of America’s clergy suffer from some sort of clinical depression. I don’t have any real brilliant insights, but I would be interested in yours. What’s your take?
-DMR
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Clergy rated Americas happiest workers: “I bet you thought that headline was an Onion article. Its not.
After all we hear about burnout, stress and unhappiness this comes along. Turns out the ministry is a pretty good gig. While there is a reality in all those things, there must a be a big middle ground of contented folks.
Where Do America’s Happiest People Work?
I guess we are happier than we think.
Career isn’t the only factor”
I am working on an appendix for the book right now. This is a question that I seem to answer a lot. I have my own answers to this question, which I will post in a bit, but I would like to hear from you. How would you answer the above question? If you are a parishoner, spouse or friend of someone (pastor or not) who suffers from depression, what should you do?