Resources for coping with depression and anxiety
On a personal level, I have struggled with depression and anxiety. Especially during this pandemic, it has been hard to focus. Here are some of the resources that have helped me. Please feel free to send me resources that have been helpful to you, so that I may share them also.
Inspiration for getting through quarantine
Peter Feuerherd, “Feeling antsy? Morose? Kathleen Norris offers tips to cope with acedia,” National Catholic Reporter, April 7, 2020, www.ncronline.org/news/people/feeling-antsy-morose-kathleen-norris-offers-tips-cope-acedia
A world thrust into monastic life is now forced to know what the ancient monks recognized as a spiritual virus. —Peter Feuerherd
Alan Wolfelt, “Living in the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief: An Introduction,” Center for Loss & Life Transition, December 16, 2016, www.centerforloss.com/2016/12/living-shadow-ghosts-grief-introduction
Alan Wolfelt, “Reframe the coronavirus lockdown period into ‘opportunity’,” Scottsdale Independent, May 6, 2020, www.yourvalley.net/scottsdale-independent/stories/wolfelt-reframe-the-coronavirus-lockdown-period-into-opportunity,157263?
AlanWolfelt, “What is the Difference Between Grief and Mourning?” Funeral Basics, www.funeralbasics.org/what-is-the-difference-between-grief-and-mourning
Resources for identifying depression and anxiety, then getting help
“Anxiety Disorders,” National Institute of Mental Health, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
“Depression,” National institute of Mental Health, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
Articles for living well
Jud Brewer, “Are You Stuck in the Anxiety-Distraction Feedback Loop?” Harvard Business Review, May 19, 2020, hbr.org/2020/05/are-you-stuck-in-the-anxiety-distraction-feedback-loop
Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy, “Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time,” Harvard Business Review, October 2007, hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-time.
The core problem with working longer hours is that time is a finite resource. Energy is a different story. —Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy
Andrew Weil, M.D., '“Breathing Exercises: 4-7-8 Breath,” www.drweil.com/videos-features/videos/breathing-exercises-4-7-8-breath
Hotlines for emergency services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline*, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line, text HELLO to 741741, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
*The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Words of Scripture for Pandemic Days
Here is just the beginning of a list - send me your favorites and I will add those, too!
Job 5:11
Psalm 27
Psalm 28
Psalm 34:18
Psalm 46
Psalm 55:22
Psalm 73:26
Psalm 77
Psalm 139
Psalm 147:3
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 49:13
Jeremiah 29:11
Lamentations 3:22-23
Matthew 5:4
Matthew 11:28-30
John 14:27
John 16:22
John 16:33
Romans 8:18
Romans 8:24-25
Romans 8:37-39
Romans 12:12
Hebrews 10:24-25
Philippians 4:6-8
Philippians 4:13
Revelation 21:4