Just a Jerk—Or Depressed?
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by John Williams
4y ago
“Why am I such a jerk?” Ryan punched the dashboard of his car in shame, bewilderment and exasperation. He couldn’t believe that he did it again—stormed out of the house after shouting at his wife and leaving his daughter crying.  “Why do I snap so easily? Why do I repeatedly hurt them like this? What’s wrong with me?” False Coping Behavior He drove off down the street to a place that was becoming more and more a familiar hangout—the corner bar. A few beers would take the edge off the guilt and that heavy hopeless feeling that seemed to follow him all the time now. Alcohol calmed the fidgety re ..read more
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Getting Sleep in Spite of Depression or Anxiety
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by John Williams
4y ago
When we think of depression, we might imagine sleeping a lot and having a hard time getting out of bed and facing the day. But it can often mean the opposite—being unable to get enough badly needed sleep. The same is true with anxiety. We can keep ourselves awake with worry or a vague restlessness can keep slumber just out of reach.  Research confirms how vital good rest is for mental and physical health, in spite of our modern lifestyle of energy drinks, 24/7 connectivity, binge-watching and bragging about how little sleep we can live on. Even if you are not already struggling with either of ..read more
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Taming the Fire: Trauma and Anger
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by Hannah Smith
4y ago
Part III of a Six-part Trauma Series. Trigger warning: This is a difficult topic. Some examples of traumas will be eluded to without details in order to set a scene for clarity and relatability. Part II of this series, Trauma and Depression: The Other Side of the Mountain, can be found on aplaceofhope.com blog. Part I of this series, What Trauma Is and Is Not, can be found on aplaceofhope.com blog. Ever since your trauma, you find yourself feeling so angry. Everything bugs you for no real reason you can see. The thoughts running through your mind surprise you. Nothing is enjoyable. It feels ..read more
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A Cleanse and Detox Protocol that Addresses Depression
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
4y ago
Your body has multiple organs and systems that work together to filter and flush toxins out of your body.  The liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, lungs, and skin can become overwhelmed by the large amounts of toxins in our diets. Not to mention daily environmental factors we encounter.  Unless we are very intentional about diet and lifestyle, there’s a good chance we are not supporting these organs and systems with the nutrition and activities they need to stay in tip-top shape. At The Center • A Place of HOPE, when we work with a new client who is struggling with depression, we often recommend ..read more
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Intentionally Change the Pace of Your Life
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
4y ago
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”  To paraphrase the famous Serenity Prayer, it is so important to recognize those things in our lives that we can change, and those things we cannot.  While there may be a great deal in your own life that you cannot change, you may be surprised at how many things you can.   One of the keys to overcoming depression is to honestly and realistically evaluate your life.  Then, develop a plan to accept those things that are unchangeable and a plan to change those ..read more
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Your Personal Action Plan to Depression Treatment
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
4y ago
The troubling fact is that 37 percent of adults and 60 percent of adolescents suffering from depression receive no treatment of any kind.  In many cases that’s because access to care is limited for geographic or financial reasons. But just as often, people don’t get the care they need because they don’t seek it out, or refuse it when offered. Some people have suffered for so long that they are convinced healing depression is impossible, so why bother trying?  For these people, living with depression has become the new normal, with the assumption that they’ll always feel miserable, so it’s best ..read more
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Creating a More Physical Lifestyle and Altering Your Attitude
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Beth Chapman
4y ago
In addition to doing wonders for your brain and body, physical movement can be a game-changer when it comes to your overall attitude. Exercise is the perfect tool for reprogramming a depressed prefrontal cortex. It can reprogram how you think and cope too.  Here’s what else regular movement is going to do for you: Increase your confidence. There’s a confidence that comes from having a body that is fit and healthy, and there is also confidence that comes from doing something every day that you know is good for you. Either way, regular physical movement empowers you to feel better about yourself ..read more
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How Digital Distortion Magnifies Depression Symptoms
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
5y ago
It’s long been recognized that “keeping up with the Joneses” is a big part of what keeps us all running the “rat race.” Those may be outdated phrases these days, but the condition of unhealthy envy they describe is alive and well. It’s admittedly difficult to avoid noticing the outward appearances of your neighbor’s life—job, car, home, overachieving kids, and adventurous vacations—and comparing them to your own, concluding your neighbor must be better off and happier than you. This comparison game is rigged from the start. Media marketers work overtime to be sure you feel your life is lacking ..read more
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Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
5y ago
Suicide. For many of us, it is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. But ignoring this serious issue will not help improve it. By now, most of us are aware of the sobering increase in depression, anxiety and suicide rates in the United States. Depression will be the #1 health issue in the world in 2020 according the the World Health Organization. Suicide rates have increased about 30% in the United States in just the last 18 years. In many areas the numbers are much higher. Kansas, for example, has seen a 49% increase. Men are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than women. We must acknowledg ..read more
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Physical Activity Helps Us Eliminate Self-Defeating Attitudes
A Place of HOPE for Depression
by Dr. Gregory Jantz
5y ago
Some of my best ideas and most profound attitude adjustments come while I’m cycling or jogging.  While jogging, I can actually run the gamut from thinking negatively about a problem, to being open to new possibilities, to actually coming up with a positive solution to my concerns — all during a few miles of physical exertion.   Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. Brisk walking, running, cycling, hiking — any kind of physical exercise that’s challenging for you — can help you see your problems with new eyes and, in fact, alter your attitude.  Let me give you an example. As I was running th ..read more
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