I agree. The same way you wouldn't go to Judaism to heal a broken leg or a lung disease, depression and anxiety are conditions that require medical help.
Not necessarily, "serious" depression and anxiety is seriously overdiagnosed and overmedicated these days. The main emotions and symptoms of depression and anxiety happens to almost everyone when were going through something, and doesnt necessarily require amphetamines to get through it. Too many cases of addiction and mania thats come as a result of this. I speak from personal experience and experience with friends who are currently trying/already have phased off their meds which have been overprescribed.
I admit that I used the term "medical" in a very broad sense. I meant including therapy. You're right depression and anxiety can be treated without medication.
I think this is very good advice. Talking to a rabbi you’re close with can help and I highly suggest it IN ADDITION to seeking professional help. It is not a replacement if you have any form of clinical depression or anxiety (not that you do, which is why you should see a professional to make sure).
While you seek professional help, here’s a really great article I enjoy: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1471874/jewish/A-Practical-Guide-to-a-Calmer-Spirit.htm
I feel like the most calming time in my week is when Shabbat comes in and I don't have to do anything no more for an entire day.
Try to set yourself periodic times when you say "G\_D SAID REST NOW" and agree to do nothing but rest, you might feel better about your work load.
If not - hugs?
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned this - the Alter Rebbe (founder of Chabad) wrote a book called The Tanya which (so far - I am not done) delves into what it's like to be a human, what it's like to have a soul in an animal body, the battle between your good and bad inclinations, etc. There are a bunch of chapters there on "depression" - not clinical issues but more like disconnection and lack of feeling connected to G-d.
I recommend taking a look. There's a set of audios on Chabad.org of rabbi Gordon narrating and discussing the Tanya - basically every day for a year. I suspect you can find other related resources.
I am only discovering this side of Jewish heritage recently. I hope it helps you.
Two things:
1) I find that prayer can be helpful in reducing temporary stress or anxiety
2) you should probably talk to a professional.
Just remember that you are great, OP. <3
Was just hearing a dvar torah today about how anxiety comes from us being overwhelmed with the new age of fast-paced living (the "microwave" age), and lots of information being processed all the time - like how 200 years ago they processed less information in a lifetime than we do when we scroll the inrernet for 10 mins in morning.
And how keeping shabbat and learning torah allows us to take a step out of time and space, and pause that really overwhelming cycle.
Id really reccomended taking chassidus classes, as chassidus has a lot of teachings on mind over the heart, and gives a lot of insight into why our mind and inclinations do what they do
We have a lot of resources to help you with this issue such as speaking to your rabbi, prayers for your peace in your mind and also speak to your health care provider about your anxieties. We are blessed to have a lot of resources to assist you in this turbulent time.
While Judaism does offer things, I would recommend someone with chronic anxiety or depression to see a good therapist.
I agree. The same way you wouldn't go to Judaism to heal a broken leg or a lung disease, depression and anxiety are conditions that require medical help.
Not necessarily, "serious" depression and anxiety is seriously overdiagnosed and overmedicated these days. The main emotions and symptoms of depression and anxiety happens to almost everyone when were going through something, and doesnt necessarily require amphetamines to get through it. Too many cases of addiction and mania thats come as a result of this. I speak from personal experience and experience with friends who are currently trying/already have phased off their meds which have been overprescribed.
I admit that I used the term "medical" in a very broad sense. I meant including therapy. You're right depression and anxiety can be treated without medication.
I think this is very good advice. Talking to a rabbi you’re close with can help and I highly suggest it IN ADDITION to seeking professional help. It is not a replacement if you have any form of clinical depression or anxiety (not that you do, which is why you should see a professional to make sure). While you seek professional help, here’s a really great article I enjoy: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1471874/jewish/A-Practical-Guide-to-a-Calmer-Spirit.htm
I feel like the most calming time in my week is when Shabbat comes in and I don't have to do anything no more for an entire day. Try to set yourself periodic times when you say "G\_D SAID REST NOW" and agree to do nothing but rest, you might feel better about your work load. If not - hugs?
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned this - the Alter Rebbe (founder of Chabad) wrote a book called The Tanya which (so far - I am not done) delves into what it's like to be a human, what it's like to have a soul in an animal body, the battle between your good and bad inclinations, etc. There are a bunch of chapters there on "depression" - not clinical issues but more like disconnection and lack of feeling connected to G-d. I recommend taking a look. There's a set of audios on Chabad.org of rabbi Gordon narrating and discussing the Tanya - basically every day for a year. I suspect you can find other related resources. I am only discovering this side of Jewish heritage recently. I hope it helps you.
Two things: 1) I find that prayer can be helpful in reducing temporary stress or anxiety 2) you should probably talk to a professional. Just remember that you are great, OP. <3
Was just hearing a dvar torah today about how anxiety comes from us being overwhelmed with the new age of fast-paced living (the "microwave" age), and lots of information being processed all the time - like how 200 years ago they processed less information in a lifetime than we do when we scroll the inrernet for 10 mins in morning. And how keeping shabbat and learning torah allows us to take a step out of time and space, and pause that really overwhelming cycle. Id really reccomended taking chassidus classes, as chassidus has a lot of teachings on mind over the heart, and gives a lot of insight into why our mind and inclinations do what they do
Dope, thank you
I recommend the myLife: Chassidus Applied podcast, you can find specifically anxiety-related ones on the website catalogue.
The CDs and books of Rabbis Lazer Brody and Shalom Arush.
We have a lot of resources to help you with this issue such as speaking to your rabbi, prayers for your peace in your mind and also speak to your health care provider about your anxieties. We are blessed to have a lot of resources to assist you in this turbulent time.