Managing Your Depression by Susan J. Noonan

Author:Susan J. Noonan
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2013-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

Triggers

Triggers are events or circumstances that may cause you distress and lead to an increase in your depression symptoms. It is important to understand that certain circumstances have the potential to set off an episode of depression for you. Triggers can be different for each person, so to be aware of them in your everyday life, you have to first identify them for yourself.

Triggers may include such things as …

• external events, good or bad

• a sudden change in your life, such as a loss (of a loved one, job, home, etc.)

• change in a relationship, or a new relationship

• change in daily routine that interrupts familiar patterns (change in sleep, meals, or activities)

• physical illness

• change in medications

• anniversary dates

• traumatic news or event

• good news

• feelings of stress

• feeling overwhelmed

• rejection or criticism (real or perceived)

• embarrassment or guilt

• too many or unwanted responsibilities, obligations, or tasks to do

• change of seasons

Once you have identified what events are Triggers for you, you can figure out with your therapist what steps you can take to minimize their effect on you and improve the situation. You may not be able to change the Trigger, but you can change your response to it. Write your Triggers and these steps in your Action Plan.

Some Triggers for me are …

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