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12 Common Signs of Male Depression

12 Common Signs of Male Depression

Mansfield Christian Counseling2023-12-07T14:13:43+00:00December 6th, 2023|Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling, Men’s Issues|

Male depression is very real, and most men try to ignore the issue. Depression in men does look a little different than it does in women. The most common difference is that depression may look like anger, and this can lead to difficulty in recognizing the problem. Women need to learn how to identify the signs and what to do to help the men in their lives. Signs of Male Depression Irrational anger or inappropriate frustration. Most men who experience depression will commonly display episodes of anger. Becoming frustrated quickly can also indicate there is a struggle with male depression. Low energy/poor concentration. When people experience depression, they will often lack energy due to improper resting habits. Poor concentration is sometimes a result of a lack of quality sleep. Feeling hopeless and empty. Depression is the leading cause of feeling hopeless and having a pessimistic outlook. This isn’t just a form of sadness; it is a chronic feeling of despair. Escapist behavior. When men find ways to block out how they feel is it referred to as escaping. They try to block out what is going on by not facing the reality of the situation. Physical symptoms. It is typically harder for men to share their emotions and concerns about those emotions. They find it easier to explain the physical symptoms they are experiencing. These symptoms can include: Headaches. Body aches. Digestive problems. Heart palpitations/heart racing. Tightness in the chest. Lack of sleep. When a person exhibits depression, they may have trouble falling and staying asleep. This is a major indication of male depression. Lack of sleep is also a factor in the risk of having suicidal tendencies. Self-medication or risky behavior. Some men who suffer from male depression will engage in behaviors that are not normal for their [...]

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What Is the Difference Between Trauma and PTSD?

What Is the Difference Between Trauma and PTSD?

Mansfield Christian Counseling2023-10-19T17:13:47+00:00July 3rd, 2023|Featured, Individual Counseling, Trauma|

If you or a loved one has experienced a stressful event, you might be wondering what the difference is between trauma and PTSD. In this article, we will break down what trauma and PTSD are, including why they are different. What is trauma? The diagnostic manual used by psychotherapists to diagnose and treat conditions is called the DSM-5 for short. In it, trauma is delineated from a stressful event in that it must include “actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.” With this definition, it is easy to see that trauma itself can be a one-time event. Individuals who experience a traumatic event certainly can have PTSD but not always. What is PTSD? One of the most recent changes to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder is that it no longer is grouped with anxiety disorders. The person with PTSD experiences a range of emotions, not limited to anxiety, so PTSD is now considered a trauma disorder. PTSD is when a person has experienced trauma and then struggles to recover from it. There is a wide range of symptoms that a person with PTSD experiences. What qualifies as PTSD? To be diagnosed with PTSD rather than simply trauma, an individual must experience An inability to function in everyday life, such as work, parent responsibly, and/or take part in simple functions such as self-care. Symptoms that impact a person’s livelihood and occur for more than a month after the traumatic event occurs. If you have undergone trauma, but your everyday life and ability to function aren’t impacted negatively for at least one month after, it is wise to seek a trauma-informed counselor. You likely don’t have PTSD. However, it is important not to self-diagnose or assume that your trauma isn’t serious enough for treatment. All trauma benefits from psychological [...]

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The Benefits Of Journal Writing

The Benefits Of Journal Writing

Mansfield Christian Counseling2023-05-29T18:30:19+00:00May 27th, 2023|Featured, Individual Counseling, Personal Development|

In a world that is busy, fast-paced, and constantly in need of our attention it is hard to find time to catch up with ourselves. It is easy to see one day turn into weeks, into months, and even years before we take time to catch up with who we are, whom we are becoming, and what direction we hope to take. This is where journal writing comes in. It may start to feel like our lives are on autopilot, one day rolling into the next without much thought. A way to stop all that and refocus is journaling. Journaling is the intentional process of putting thoughts, feelings, and experiences onto paper. Why do people journal? Journaling has many benefits since it awards us the opportunity to examine how we are living and take note of areas that need improvement or areas to celebrate. In the therapeutic world, journaling has been seen to promote healthy living in that it helps reduce stress and anxiety thereby boosting well-being. Below are some benefits of Journal writing: Mindfulness. Journal writing creates order and seeks clarity in a world that often feels chaotic. By setting aside time, and looking for a quiet and secluded space, one gets to be mindful and calm for the duration of the exercise. This is beneficial in that you allow yourself to stop, stop the busyness and all the fuss, and just focus. Emotional catharsis. When we are overwhelmed by emotions, journaling can provide the space for us to vent, examine and understand our emotions. It can be a purging of sorts where there is no judgment or expectations. This processing of hard emotions gives room for emotional processing and regulation. Self-discovery. There is no personal growth that ever happened without first examining who we are in our present [...]

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Peace in the Storm: Encouragement and Strategies to Overcome Anxiety

Peace in the Storm: Encouragement and Strategies to Overcome Anxiety

Mansfield Christian Counseling2023-10-19T17:24:04+00:00May 2nd, 2023|Anxiety, Featured, Individual Counseling|

When we look at our external and internal worlds, our lives sometimes resemble raging storms. Torrents of health issues, family matters, economic woes, and political dissension can catapult our lives into tumult. Wind howls and waves surge, tossing our lives every which way within a massive ocean. It can unsettle us, rousing questions within. We find ourselves, like Christ’s disciples, wondering if God sees us or if He cares. There is a distinct difference between our experience of reading the account and living through a storm surge. As Bible readers, we can bypass the messy middle and skip to the happier ending in just a few moments when Jesus spoke and settled the storm in His followers and the one on the sea. That is encouraging, but when we are facing significant threats, we need these stories to advise us on how to navigate and hold on, despite tempestuous situations. Jesus’ followers lived through a real storm, with a real Savior, in real-time. Their example went ahead of us to provide takeaway truth when we find ourselves tossed on life’s seas. In His interaction with followers, Jesus modeled that we first address our faith, submit our distress to Him, and speak peace to still our storms. When we surrender anxiety and worries to the Spirit whose Breath fills us, we recognize that the wind and waves do not hold sway over us. They, too, have to bow to the God that created them. The God of mercy, who created us has given us the power to call and command storms into stillness in our faith-filled words. This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children [...]

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