InAWord_Hope_2005.pdf
Dealing with "Doggone Down"
| Dialogue | Discussion | Dealing |
| InAWord_Victim_2006.pdf |
To be a victim is to understand depression; after all, anger occurs in fear...and fear is a certain reaction for | Being a victim is one thing; but acting the part is another; in this later course, the seriousness of being a |
| InAWord_Shame_2005.pdf |
There are several types of shame: Godly shame - that brings repentance/restoration; and "toxic" shame that | Shame can be used to control/manipulate as well; but whether sourced from another of from one's self, a |
| InAWord_Problems_2006.pdf |
We all have problems - no doubt about it! But how do we address and resolve them? No that's a | Being "down" or depressed can be a severe problem; it can render a defeated life or erode the willingness to |
| InAWord_Overcoming_2005.pdf |
Speaking of "problems", what about overcoming obstacles, challenges and the sort... | The scriptures call believers to be "over-comers"; songs have been written about this |
| InAWord_Guidance_2005.pdf |
As with aircraft in flight, we all need guidance and direction; but where do we find it...where do you go for | Everyone needs a "moral compass"; a virtual map that leads them in the way they should go. |
| InAWord_Hope_2005.pdf |
Remember, the night is followed by the day - and the sun arrives to remind you of the Son. | More than a reminder, the light of Christ heals and restores; it binds-up and build-ups the wounded heart |
| Seeing in the Dark | ||
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Written from both a pastor and medical doctor, this Christian-based book offers both personal and professional perspective on the medical and spiritual aspects of depression. To begin, the myth (s) of depression is quashed by the real and possible encounter or this medical condition at some time... | In their book, Seeing in the Dark, Gary Kinnaman and Richard Jacobs, MD offer hope through both understanding of this medical condition (the chemical imbalance of the brain), and the combination of medical and spiritual intervention that brings balance back into the life of the one and the lives of those who love and care for them. |
| Home Alone America | ||
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Written
by Mary Eberstadt, 2004: a review of modern parenting finds that
children and parents are separated (physically) now more than
ever. The outcome or result of this separation is child and
adolescent problems that prior were largely limited to adults...
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Postscript: the general cause for alarms stems from parents being physically or emotionally detached from their children; and thus leaving children to learn and develop on their own. When separation is further magnified by parental alienation - ostensibly through divorce - the children suffer much more.... |
"A
man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that
happiness lies outside him, 
finally turns inward and discovers that the source
is within him" -
Soren Kierkegaard
One of the main causes for depression is suppressed anger; in addition to Fear and Anger being related, Anger and Depression ("Doggone Down") are also related - which is why "Dealing with "Doggone" Down" has been added as a child to "Falling Rocks".
Once again, an example is always a good teacher. Suppose that your rights (personal, parental, civil, etc.) have been violated - or these rights have been altogether taken away or terminated. Naturally, such a loss could lead to depression if you (or whomever the parent is) did not find a positive or healthy way of channeling the anger. If improperly managed or suppressed, these emotions (or anger) can lead to or cause depression. Maybe this example is to brief, but let's move-on.
Courtesy of the resource, "Psychology of Women Quarterly", a study was conducted on the suppression of anger among children; and in summary, the study found that girls suppress anger at higher rates than boys - although the results did not support the possibility of higher levels of depression among girls. Another Web-based resource indicates that many teachers in today's public schools acknowledge that middle and high students are carrying anger issues in unparalleled ways. The same resource sites that about 20% of teens will experience depression and as much as 30% of these will develop substance abuse problems. In this report, girls are about twice as likely to report symptoms of depression - although this could be due to differing expectations - societal, family and personal expectations.
This same study or source indicates that teen depression may not always manifest as clinical depression (social withdrawal, isolation, sullenness), but manifest as aggressive acting-out behavior and other problems. "For this reason, teen depression is many times dismissed as typical teenage moodiness/rebellion, or misdiagnosed as Conduct Disorder. Knowing the common symptoms and the duration of behavior helps identify or pinpoint the teen depression; while a frequently sited cause is Loneliness - that can result from helplessness, social introversion and low self-esteem.
For more information, you
may contact: fallingrocks@hkirkrainer.org 
Last Edited: 08/26/2009
