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Dealing With Depression in 12 Step Recovery Fellow Travelers Series
author
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O., Jack.
publisher
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Hazelden Publishing
isbn10 | asin
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0934125139
print isbn13
:
9780934125130
ebook isbn13
:
9780585311951
language
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English
subject
Depression, mental, Twelve-step programs.
publication date
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1990
lcc
:
RC537.O15 1990eb
ddc
:
616.85/.2706
subject
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Depression, mental, Twelve-step programs.
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Dealing with Depression in 12 Step Recovery
by Jack O.
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Copyright 1990 by Anonymous
Published by Glen Abbey Books, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced without prior permission of the author.
Cover design by Graphiti Associates, Inc., Seattle, Washington
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data O., Jack. Dealing with depression in 12 step recovery / by Jack O. 1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 0-09-412513-9 1. Depression, Mental. 2. Twelve-step programs. I. Title. RC537.015 1990 616.85'.2706dc20 90-14047
Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
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DEDICATED TO SHARON WOODS, M.D.
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Contents
1. Depression: Definition and Types
1
2. How We Contribute to Depression Danger Signs, Signals, Self-Sabotage
7
3. Personal Stories The Way Out Is Through
14
4. Practical Ways That Help Change The Things I Can
34
5. Emotional Sobriety/Recovery
44
6. Prayers and Meditations
55
7. Conclusion
62
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Introduction
Very few, if any, can say they have not been depressed or gone through periods of sadness and unhappiness. Our individual 12 Step recovery programs will not protect us from negative events happening in our lives. Our program can and will help us in dealing with depression.
This book illustrates how many of us have been helped with our depressions. We have learned to accept and work through our negative feelings, deal with the "here and now," and change our attitudes and behavior. We have come to see that our program, our Higher Power, and our willingness teach us ways to deal with our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions.
JACK O.
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1 Depression: Definition and Types
First of all, we need to come to a definition of depression. The word "depression" has become such a part of everyday conversation that it means something different to everyone. People use "depression" to express everything from feelings of sadness to thoughts of suicide. The word "depression" also has different meanings to counselors, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
Put as simply as possible, the definition, various types, and symptoms which are important for 12 Step members are as follows:
Definition
According to Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, depression is: "A state of feeling sad, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies."
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Symptoms
The symptoms of depression, as presented by the National Institute of Mental Health, are:
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism.
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex
Sleep disturbances (insomnia, early morning waking, or oversleeping)
Eating disturbances (loss of appetite, weight loss or gain)
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
At times, depressive disorders masquerade as persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.
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When someone in recovery says, "I'm depressed," do they usually fit into the above definitions? Let us first look at the different types of "depressions" most often associated with recovery.
"Everyone Has It" Depression
All too often a person will say they are depressed when in fact they are only reacting to events all of us go through. This is usually called "reactive depression" or normal mood changes brought about by loss, stress, burnout, or unhappiness with current circumstances; i.e., relationships, job, financial problems, etc. We are all human beings facing daily, complex life issues and events, and will experience sadness.
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