1. DEPRESSION CYCLE TIM KEETER counseling@GraceChurchHuntsville.org

2. Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Used as excuse to handle subsequent problems sinfully or to shut down in some areas of life, thus neglecting God-given responsibilities. Used as excuse to handle subsequent problems sinfully or to shut down in some areas of life, thus neglecting God-given responsibilities. Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful)

3. Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful) “Bad” feelings cease “Bad” feelings cease Functionality returns

4. Depressed feelings Sinful response Problem Guilt Increased/continued bad feelings Increased/continued bad feelings Event (not sinful) Biblical response /Repentance 