Be-Cast Episode 44: CONQUERING DEPRESSION, PART 1 (Be Well and Thrive)
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This week we are so excited to have a special guest with us — Tracy Hurst! Tracy is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker and teacher who is the epitome of the glory of Jesus! You are going to be so blessed by her wisdom and insight in this podcast. To read more of Tracy’s writing and learn more about her, visit her website at www.TracyHurst.com.
BE IN THE WORD (this week’s verses):
“But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run—never winded, never weary. They will walk—never tired, never faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
“The one who loves us gives us an overwhelming victory in all these difficulties.” (Romans 8:37)
“The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance.” (John 10:10)
“The weight of worry drags us down, but a good word lightens our day. (Proverbs 12:25)
BE TWEETERS (ready-made tweets, just click to tweet):
Depression can wipe out the strong (Psalm 43:5) #BeWellAndThrive #bestillbefree
Depression is anger turned inward. #BeWellAndThrive #bestillbefree
Acknowledge that you may be depressed. #BeWellAndThrive #bestillbefree
You can only defeat depression with help. #BeWellAndThrive #bestillbefree
BE EDUCATED (additional resources):
1. When Your Body Gets the Blues: The Clinically Proven Program for Women Who Feel Tired and Stressed and Eat Too Much. Millions of women don’t feel their best and don’t know why. They’re not outright depressed, but they aren’t really happy either. They eat too much or have gained weight lately. They find it hard to concentrate or have trouble sleeping. They feel tense, anxious, or irritable, or they’re highly sensitive to criticism. They’re tired and not very interested in sex (or even everyday life). This book offers a clinically proven solution. A simple, drug-free treatment known as the LEVITY program—Light, Exercise, and Vitamin Intervention TherapY—can help women think clearly, sleep soundly, cope easily with stress, reduce anxiety and depression, and lose unwanted pounds.
2. The Freedom from Depression Workbook by Dr. Frank Minirth. Learn to manage depression in The Freedom from Depression Workbook. Les Carter, Ph.D., and Frank Minirth, M.D., introduces a 12-part interactive program that identifies moods and patterns which affect our feelings. With the help of this book, peel back the layers of what causes depression and learn to develop keys to lasting change.
3. Happiness is a Choice: The Symptoms, Causes and Cures of Depression by Drs. Frank Minirth and Paul Meier. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, the authors provide expert answers to questions such as: What causes depression? Is there a cure for depression? Why do Christians suffer from depression? and more.Minirth and Meier explore the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spell out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life. Families, pastors, counselors, and anyone struggling to overcome depression will benefit from this book.
BE TOGETHER (creating discussion in the comments, bottom right tab!):
Have you struggled with depression in your life, or are you now? What has helped you get through it best? Share your comments in the comments tab below!
BE LOADED UP (free downloads):
Here are this week’s printable, phone wallpaper and Instagram/Pinterest pics! Use #BeWellAndThrive and #bestillbefree when posting!
