Fable - Commentshttp://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Michael comments on How Loss Creates Depression And GrowthMichaelFri, 25 Feb 2011 16:29:40 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/how-loss-creates-depression-and-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/12030495Thank you for such an incredibly insightful post!
My work in Meditation has found that it is also an incredible asset to treating the debilitating effects of self-defeating thoughts and rumination which deepens the depression.
Learned Optimisim as mentioned by another commenter above is at the root of Mindfulness Therapy - you simply learn how to be a in a state of no-judgment of your thoughts - seeing them simply as thoughts and not as facts.

Wishing all of you and your loved ones a speedy recovery and positive Mental Health.

Here's a few articles I wrote on how you can learn meditation for your own mental health please click here

]]>Panic Attack Cures Dan comments on How Loss Creates Depression And GrowthPanic Attack Cures DanMon, 01 Nov 2010 14:25:46 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/how-loss-creates-depression-and-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/10375032The word Loss should be the very definition of depression. Because no matter when, where, or how the word Loss is used, there's always depression close by. For example the loss of a loved one is a term that brings about immediate depression, even sometimes if it wasn't exactly your loved one that was loss. Because you feel sorrow for the person who just loss their loved one. But at the same time loss can bring about growth because once you get over the loss, it always makes you stronger in the end.

]]>Mari Ann comments on How Loss Creates Depression And GrowthMari AnnThu, 07 Oct 2010 02:18:48 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/how-loss-creates-depression-and-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/10090410It's an awesome post! I love the thoughts. Everyone have experienced depression and agreed that it is not good not even healthy. So the question how can we avoid depression? ;)

]]>Steven Handel comments on What Calms Distress And Causes Growth?Steven HandelSat, 11 Sep 2010 16:20:39 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/what-calms-distress-and-causes-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9701879Here it is Cole. http://www.theemotionmachine.com/psychnews-sep-5-11

Thanks again for the good post!

[Here's the link. Thanks again, Cole]

]]>Cole Bitting comments on What Calms Distress And Causes Growth?Cole BittingWed, 08 Sep 2010 20:27:14 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/what-calms-distress-and-causes-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9640656Thanks for the compliment. Post a link to your PsychNews here when it's up.

]]>Steven Handel comments on What Calms Distress And Causes Growth?Steven HandelWed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:25 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/what-calms-distress-and-causes-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9639831This was very heart-wrenching, but you broke it down into a very digestible read. Even for those of us who haven't experienced a divorce, we can relate to how you describe the physiology of abandonmen.

I'll be linking this article in my weekly PsychNews post. Great job Cole, I'll be reading your posts again on a frequent basis.

]]>Sikaal Vrenssen comments on How Loss Creates Depression And GrowthSikaal VrenssenWed, 01 Sep 2010 05:16:24 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/how-loss-creates-depression-and-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9573437I agree that loss can create both depression and growth. However if you look at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, often depression can take s stronger hold than the growth component. I work with a method called EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and much has been achieved in this field to bring loss into acceptance and strong personal growth.
Natural Depression Therapy EFT Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

]]>Kay comments on Ask Me Questions!KaySat, 21 Aug 2010 22:19:53 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/ask-me-questions.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9458272Another concise observation from you! I especially appreciate the word “express”. I have been struggling with how to simplify my values and recognize, for me personally, which is “should” (e.g. helping others) vs. which is “must” (e.g. honesty). Now with your clarification, my “self-value” question seems to arise from the inner conflicts, mainly which core values are more vital to be expressed and express them fully so that I could be more peaceful.

]]>Cole Bitting comments on How Loss Creates Depression And GrowthCole BittingFri, 20 Aug 2010 21:20:45 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/how-loss-creates-depression-and-growth.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9449675When I write about language, it is usually as a metaphor. Maybe the article is clearer if the 'language' part is ignored.

The point I focused on is that depressive behavior is in our nature, part of our DNA. Evolution discovered this behavior was adaptive and built it into the machinery. Because depression causes so much pain and distress, it's unnatural to think depressive behavior creates benefit.

Some of our depressive behaviors attempt to generate personal growth from loss. If such grow is not attained these behaviors create depression.

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At least I understood what I meant when I was writing about language, but I abused it as a metaphor. I hope both languages and the readers will accept my apology :)

]]>Cole Bitting comments on Ask Me Questions!Cole BittingFri, 20 Aug 2010 20:55:41 +0000http://blog.encourageencounter.com/blog/ask-me-questions.html#comments435552:4839192:comment/9449567We determine our value. How does she regard herself? What are her core values and how are they expressed in her life? If her core values are expressed well, she would value herself highly.

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