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    Stressors can trigger negative thoughts that lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anger and loneliness. These thoughts and feelings then cause physical symptoms like fatigue, poor concentration, sleep problems and loss of motivation. In turn, changes in behavior such as social isolation, substance abuse, or neglecting responsibilities can exacerbate existing stressors or create new ones, perpetuating the cycle of depression.

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    Stressors can trigger negative thoughts that lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anger and loneliness. These thoughts and feelings then cause physical symptoms like fatigue, poor concentration, sleep problems and loss of motivation. In turn, changes in behavior such as social isolation, substance abuse, or neglecting responsibilities can exacerbate existing stressors or create new ones, perpetuating the cycle of depression.

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    The Cycle of Depression

    Stressors
    A stressor is any situation that causes strain or
    hardship. These may be short-term or long-term.

    Thoughts
    Stressors often lead to negative thoughts, which
    may be irrational, or exaggerated.
    • “I need to be perfect.” • “Nobody likes me.”
    • “I’m not good at anything.”

    Feelings
    The way a person thinks about something has a
    major impact on how they will feel, and vice versa.
    • sadness • hopelessness
    • anger • loneliness

    Physical Symptoms
    The body responds to stressors, and negative
    thoughts and feelings, with physical symptoms.
    • fatigue • poor concentration
    • sleep problems • loss of motivation

    Behavioral Response
    The way a person acts in response to thoughts,
    feelings, and symptoms may worsen stressors, or
    create new stressors.
    • social isolation • abusing drugs / alcohol
    • neglecting daily tasks

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