Are Anxiety & Depression Simply Diseases That Need To Be Medicated?
Lately I’ve seen a lot of social media posts that declare, “Anxiety and Depression are Diseases!”
Okaaay.
If that’s true, then what are your options?
If you experience anxiety and/or depression, does this mean that you can’t help yourself? Does it mean that you will need to be on medication…maybe for the rest of your life? Does it mean you are a victim? Does it mean that there’s nothing else you can do, so why even bother trying?
Does using the label “Disease” help you feel Empowered or Powerless? There’s a big difference.
Feeling Empowered gives you strength and resilience. You feel like to can do something. You have options. Your body makes healing chemistry when you feel empowered.
Feeling Powerless leaves you stuck. You can’t see your way out. Nothing works. Why bother trying. Your body makes harmful chemistry when you feel powerless.
If labeling your anxiety or depression as a “disease” leaves you...