SlideShare a Scribd company logo
DEPRESSION, INTRODUCTORY
INFORMATION: CAUSES,
TREATMENTS, ATTITUDES
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
WHAT DO WE KNOW? WHAT CAN WE DO?
TED TALK – ANDREW SOLOMON -
CAUSES
UNKNOWN ! ! ! … but …
Chemical or psychological? … what kind of cure? … not advanced
enough…primitive science
“Depression was something braided so deep into us that there was no
separating it from our character and personality”
Depression is the flaw in Love…
Confuse depression, grief and sadness
Genetic vulnerability … and triggering circumstances …
TREATMENTS
• Chemical and psychological both have a role to play… treatments re
appalling… side effects… grateful now, not 50 years ago…
• Ways people make themselves better …
• Medication, certain kinds of therapy, maybe ECT … are conservative
treatments
• Depression is an illness of how you feel, tolerance of vast world of
alternative treatments … but not one size fits all … need perspective
… and reflection/awareness … how do I feel now
ATTITUDES
• Of the sufferer
• Courage, optimism, shame, feeling ridiculous, feeling overwhelmed,
• Not to be talked about [who wants to hear about me?]
• Of others
• A weakness of character, A middle class problem, not to be talked about [family
secret, can’t intrude, embarrassing…]
• Both – a False Moral Imperative, treatment an interference with
self, not natural,
FURTHER INSIGHTS / COMMENTS
• You know its ridiculous [sufferers are not without their ordinary
faculties]
• Acute anxiety – depression – sensation of being afraid [can we
compare these, as worse or better, or just all bad?]
• Medication making me someone else [Who Am I? Do I know?]
• Burdensome nature of secrecy [exhaustion, takes up time and
energy]
LIVING WITH DEPRESSION
• The opposite of depression is VITALITY
• Mood is Adaptive, Depression is Maladaptive
• Those who deny experience are enslaved by it
• Needs are our greatest assets, they bring SEEKING and
LEARNING
ILLS OF THE MODERN WORLD
- WAYS WE CAN MAKE OURSELVES BETTER
Meritocracy – both good fortune and bad exist – have as much to do
with success or failure as talent and energy
Individualism – don’t aim for SPECIAL/STAR – celebrate heroism of
ordinary life
Secularism – look for that which is beyond us – sea, stars, deserts,
music, transcendence
Romanticism – build relationships from friendships and interests, not
ideals and sex
Media – look for solutions, not outrage, etc. systemic issues not
scapegoats, local news

More Related Content

What's hot

Personality Disorders in the Nursing Home
Personality Disorders in the Nursing HomePersonality Disorders in the Nursing Home
Personality Disorders in the Nursing Home
Dr. Drew Chenelly
 
Mental Health and Personality
Mental Health and PersonalityMental Health and Personality
Mental Health and Personality
Jan Louise Cabrera
 
Holistic dynamic theory
Holistic dynamic theoryHolistic dynamic theory
Holistic dynamic theory
Brain Gyverne Agwilang
 
The four types of narcissist, how to
The four types of narcissist, how toThe four types of narcissist, how to
The four types of narcissist, how to
Col Mukteshwar Prasad
 
Psychodynamic formulation
Psychodynamic formulationPsychodynamic formulation
Psychodynamic formulation
kamran chisty
 
Adlerian Therapy
Adlerian TherapyAdlerian Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
Kristie Price
 
Report on psy 101
Report on psy 101Report on psy 101
Report on psy 101
Sky Raker High
 
Aging and death
Aging and deathAging and death
Aging and death
Cara Ochoa
 
Adlerian Therapy
Adlerian TherapyAdlerian Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
Apple Prieto
 
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
IOCDF
 
Self esteem counselling
Self esteem counsellingSelf esteem counselling
Self esteem counselling
mindgroomdmit
 
Understanding personality disorders
Understanding personality disordersUnderstanding personality disorders
Understanding personality disorders
Christine Hammond, LMHC, NCC
 
Logotherapy.PPT
Logotherapy.PPTLogotherapy.PPT
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for Narcissist...
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for  Narcissist...The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for  Narcissist...
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for Narcissist...
David O. Saenz PhD, EdM, LLC (Licensed Psychologist)
 
Bowen's Scale of Differentiation
Bowen's Scale of DifferentiationBowen's Scale of Differentiation
Bowen's Scale of Differentiation
Juliet Grayson
 
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney ClinicFeminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
Kinza Irshad
 
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
Debra Byrd
 
Fowler Presentation
Fowler PresentationFowler Presentation
Fowler Presentation
Stephanie Brinkerhoff, JD, LCSW
 
Emotion differentiation
Emotion differentiationEmotion differentiation
Emotion differentiation
Col Mukteshwar Prasad
 
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soniPromoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
Shimla
 

What's hot (20)

Personality Disorders in the Nursing Home
Personality Disorders in the Nursing HomePersonality Disorders in the Nursing Home
Personality Disorders in the Nursing Home
 
Mental Health and Personality
Mental Health and PersonalityMental Health and Personality
Mental Health and Personality
 
Holistic dynamic theory
Holistic dynamic theoryHolistic dynamic theory
Holistic dynamic theory
 
The four types of narcissist, how to
The four types of narcissist, how toThe four types of narcissist, how to
The four types of narcissist, how to
 
Psychodynamic formulation
Psychodynamic formulationPsychodynamic formulation
Psychodynamic formulation
 
Adlerian Therapy
Adlerian TherapyAdlerian Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
 
Report on psy 101
Report on psy 101Report on psy 101
Report on psy 101
 
Aging and death
Aging and deathAging and death
Aging and death
 
Adlerian Therapy
Adlerian TherapyAdlerian Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
 
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
Sue McKenzie - Making and Supporting Daily Disclosure Decisions: Evidence fro...
 
Self esteem counselling
Self esteem counsellingSelf esteem counselling
Self esteem counselling
 
Understanding personality disorders
Understanding personality disordersUnderstanding personality disorders
Understanding personality disorders
 
Logotherapy.PPT
Logotherapy.PPTLogotherapy.PPT
Logotherapy.PPT
 
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for Narcissist...
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for  Narcissist...The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for  Narcissist...
The Children of Zeus and Hera: ACT and Schema-Focused Therapy for Narcissist...
 
Bowen's Scale of Differentiation
Bowen's Scale of DifferentiationBowen's Scale of Differentiation
Bowen's Scale of Differentiation
 
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney ClinicFeminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
Feminine Psychology Mature Theory, Karen Horney Clinic
 
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
PERSONALITY DISORDERS DSM5
 
Fowler Presentation
Fowler PresentationFowler Presentation
Fowler Presentation
 
Emotion differentiation
Emotion differentiationEmotion differentiation
Emotion differentiation
 
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soniPromoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
Promoting self esteem- Ms Ritika soni
 

Similar to Living with Depression

1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
Denny K
 
Intergenerational trauma
Intergenerational traumaIntergenerational trauma
Intergenerational trauma
griehl
 
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
Amy Oestreicher
 
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependenceYour Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
Michelle Wormell Hollomon
 
How to deal with stress
How to deal with stressHow to deal with stress
How to deal with stress
Pertti Simula
 
Got resilience
Got resilienceGot resilience
stress (1).pptx
stress (1).pptxstress (1).pptx
stress (1).pptx
HajraBinteislam
 
Compassion focused therapy
Compassion focused therapyCompassion focused therapy
Compassion focused therapy
JustinLaRose3
 
Return to Joy - Healing from Trauma
Return to Joy - Healing from TraumaReturn to Joy - Healing from Trauma
Return to Joy - Healing from Trauma
Karen Miner Hurd
 
Trauma talk houston
Trauma talk houstonTrauma talk houston
Trauma talk houston
freethecaptivesconference
 
Kearney breakout 1
Kearney breakout 1Kearney breakout 1
Depression Spirituality & Recovery
Depression Spirituality & RecoveryDepression Spirituality & Recovery
Depression Spirituality & Recovery
Pyramid Connections
 
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd QuarterMental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
cabajaanmikeanthony
 
Ss.breakfreeofbonds
Ss.breakfreeofbondsSs.breakfreeofbonds
Ss.breakfreeofbonds
Reddy Katkam
 
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.pptPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
shatrunjaykote
 
Presentation 218 sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als families
Presentation 218  sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als  familiesPresentation 218  sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als  families
Presentation 218 sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als families
The ALS Association
 
Los angeles valley college bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
Los angeles valley college   bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentationLos angeles valley college   bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
Los angeles valley college bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
Alex Reynolds
 
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
Kerry Prest
 
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
HakimSudinpreeda
 
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptxEXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
MaisaLao
 

Similar to Living with Depression (20)

1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
1/2/2023 - Mindfulness Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De Hong
 
Intergenerational trauma
Intergenerational traumaIntergenerational trauma
Intergenerational trauma
 
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
AATH 2018 Keynote Conference San Diego - Highlights from #AATH18! Association...
 
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependenceYour Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
Your Guide to Overcoming CoDependence
 
How to deal with stress
How to deal with stressHow to deal with stress
How to deal with stress
 
Got resilience
Got resilienceGot resilience
Got resilience
 
stress (1).pptx
stress (1).pptxstress (1).pptx
stress (1).pptx
 
Compassion focused therapy
Compassion focused therapyCompassion focused therapy
Compassion focused therapy
 
Return to Joy - Healing from Trauma
Return to Joy - Healing from TraumaReturn to Joy - Healing from Trauma
Return to Joy - Healing from Trauma
 
Trauma talk houston
Trauma talk houstonTrauma talk houston
Trauma talk houston
 
Kearney breakout 1
Kearney breakout 1Kearney breakout 1
Kearney breakout 1
 
Depression Spirituality & Recovery
Depression Spirituality & RecoveryDepression Spirituality & Recovery
Depression Spirituality & Recovery
 
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd QuarterMental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
Mental health Problem Grade 7 3rd Quarter
 
Ss.breakfreeofbonds
Ss.breakfreeofbondsSs.breakfreeofbonds
Ss.breakfreeofbonds
 
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.pptPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT by Dr. Shatrunjay Kote.ppt
 
Presentation 218 sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als families
Presentation 218  sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als  familiesPresentation 218  sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als  families
Presentation 218 sabrina schalley anticipatory grief in als families
 
Los angeles valley college bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
Los angeles valley college   bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentationLos angeles valley college   bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
Los angeles valley college bmhmo - 2.28.22 - presentation
 
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
Negative emotions: the root of all problems. A Buddhist approach to mental he...
 
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
7_Purification of the Heart.pptx
 
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptxEXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
EXISTENTIAL-THERAPY-REPORT[1].pptx
 

Recently uploaded

Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptxRecent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
DrGirishJHoogar
 
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
Josep Vidal-Alaball
 
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
FFragrant
 
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdfpharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
KerlynIgnacio
 
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdfCHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
rishi2789
 
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyBreast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Dr. Sumit KUMAR
 
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentationvonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
Dr.pavithra Anandan
 
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education
 
Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
 Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer. Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
Gokuldas Hospital
 
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
Holistified Wellness
 
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USENARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
Dr. Ahana Haroon
 
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdfOphthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
MuhammadMuneer49
 
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations   10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
Traumasoft LLC
 
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdfMedical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Jim Jacob Roy
 
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principlesDECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
anaghabharat01
 
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdfAcute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
Jim Jacob Roy
 
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
Torstein Dalen-Lorentsen
 
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of RespirationThe Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
MedicoseAcademics
 
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdfCHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
rishi2789
 
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxHistololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
AyeshaZaid1
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptxRecent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
Recent advances on Cervical cancer .pptx
 
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
Artificial Intelligence Symposium (THAIS)
 
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
 
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdfpharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
pharmacology for dummies free pdf download.pdf
 
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdfCHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 3_ANTIFUNGAL AGENT.pdf
 
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyBreast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
 
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentationvonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
vonoprazan A novel drug for GERD presentation
 
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neu...
 
Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
 Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer. Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
 
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
 
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USENARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
NARCOTICS- POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE
 
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdfOphthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
Ophthalmic drugs latest. Xxxxxxzxxxxxx.pdf
 
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations   10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations
 
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdfMedical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
 
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principlesDECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principles
 
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdfAcute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
Acute Gout Care & Urate Lowering Therapy .pdf
 
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
Physical demands in sports - WCSPT Oslo 2024
 
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of RespirationThe Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
 
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdfCHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
CHEMOTHERAPY_RDP_CHAPTER 1_ANTI TB DRUGS.pdf
 
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxHistololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptx
 

Living with Depression

  • 1. DEPRESSION, INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: CAUSES, TREATMENTS, ATTITUDES A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WHAT DO WE KNOW? WHAT CAN WE DO?
  • 2. TED TALK – ANDREW SOLOMON -
  • 3. CAUSES UNKNOWN ! ! ! … but … Chemical or psychological? … what kind of cure? … not advanced enough…primitive science “Depression was something braided so deep into us that there was no separating it from our character and personality” Depression is the flaw in Love… Confuse depression, grief and sadness Genetic vulnerability … and triggering circumstances …
  • 4. TREATMENTS • Chemical and psychological both have a role to play… treatments re appalling… side effects… grateful now, not 50 years ago… • Ways people make themselves better … • Medication, certain kinds of therapy, maybe ECT … are conservative treatments • Depression is an illness of how you feel, tolerance of vast world of alternative treatments … but not one size fits all … need perspective … and reflection/awareness … how do I feel now
  • 5. ATTITUDES • Of the sufferer • Courage, optimism, shame, feeling ridiculous, feeling overwhelmed, • Not to be talked about [who wants to hear about me?] • Of others • A weakness of character, A middle class problem, not to be talked about [family secret, can’t intrude, embarrassing…] • Both – a False Moral Imperative, treatment an interference with self, not natural,
  • 6. FURTHER INSIGHTS / COMMENTS • You know its ridiculous [sufferers are not without their ordinary faculties] • Acute anxiety – depression – sensation of being afraid [can we compare these, as worse or better, or just all bad?] • Medication making me someone else [Who Am I? Do I know?] • Burdensome nature of secrecy [exhaustion, takes up time and energy]
  • 7. LIVING WITH DEPRESSION • The opposite of depression is VITALITY • Mood is Adaptive, Depression is Maladaptive • Those who deny experience are enslaved by it • Needs are our greatest assets, they bring SEEKING and LEARNING
  • 8. ILLS OF THE MODERN WORLD - WAYS WE CAN MAKE OURSELVES BETTER Meritocracy – both good fortune and bad exist – have as much to do with success or failure as talent and energy Individualism – don’t aim for SPECIAL/STAR – celebrate heroism of ordinary life Secularism – look for that which is beyond us – sea, stars, deserts, music, transcendence Romanticism – build relationships from friendships and interests, not ideals and sex Media – look for solutions, not outrage, etc. systemic issues not scapegoats, local news

Editor's Notes

  1. What stays in your mind from this talk? What we hear from Solomon, general statements. What do you hear, what struck you most
  2. ACE- adverse childhood experience Resilience Neuroscience/ Solms / The Body keeps the Score http://npsa-association.org/videos/video-1-general-principles-of-the-hypothetico-%c2%addeductive-approach/ difference between psychometric measurement/testing approach that is “norm” based and hypothetico/deductive approach that is clinical based on start point with patient experience, flexible techniques…
  3. Feel – an emotion, or feeling that arises from the experience of emotion, is defined in neuroscience as a piece of information about the state of the organism.
  4. ACE - Adverse childhood experience
  5. Panksepp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e2qScV_K8 -
  6. This is from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO0v_JqxFmQ From Panksepp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e2qScV_K8 , Primal Emotions: SEEKING [enthusiastic], RAGE [fed-up – furious], FEAR [anxious], LUST [horny], CARE [tender, loving] PANIC [lonely and sad], PLAY [joyous] The genetics of play nd positive affect, eg laughter, have led to new kind of search for anti-depressants, Rapastinel [GLYX – 13] is in trial