Depression Guide Lesson 3: Interpretation of Problems
Two things really stand out to me in this lesson:
One:How we understand our problems has an effect on how we cope. Our interpretation of the problems is influenced by thoughts (beliefs, images, memories), moods, behaviors, physical reactions, and environment (past and present). Notice that the five areas are interconnected as shown in the image below. The connecting lines convey that each different aspect of a person?s life influences all the others.
I like how it illustrates we are all interconnected. Our biology can impact our thinking. Our thinking can impact our social etc. I know for me sometimes I can feel a little more depressed or anxious and it is often because I simply haven't been sleeping well. When I start sleeping well again my mood increases or my anxiety drops.
The second piece I like here is the ABC exercise. Have any of you used this before? Want to work through a couple of examples?