Question

Give at least 5 situations where you are adopet a holistic

Answer 1

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Depression

The situation is depression and adopting a holistic view of it has completely shifted my life and my work.

Answer 2

Answer:

The situation is depression and adopting a holistic view of it has completely shifted my life and my work.

The dominant discourse in our culture claims our depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and the proposed solution is medication to manage the symptoms (sometimes taking them for a lifetime). But, that’s looking at just the biochemical dimension. It’s reductive.

Taking the holistic view allows us to look deeper into the root cause(s) of depression, or other factors that may be influencing or exacerbating it. Here are some other dimensions to look at:

Physical: These are all ways to manage one’s hormonal health and energy levels, which are the foundation for our emotions. Also, if you have chronic physical conditions that impact your ability to have stable energy levels (such as immune disorders, metabolic disorders, heart conditions, hormonal disorders, and so on), depression could manifest or be exacerbated.

Emotional: I could say a lot more on this, but I think it’s pretty straightforward.

Cognitive: Your automatic thought patterns. They can cause a lot of strife in our lives. ()

Self-Sense: Your self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. How do you see yourself? Do you have a healthy definition of self? Do you like yourself? Do you know your strengths and believe in them? Do you take care of yourself like you would a loved one? (Also part of the CBT approach.)

Relational: The level of deep, authentic connection you experience in your intimate relationships (not just romantic, but any close 1–1 connections you have that you invest a lot in). Are you able to have your own sense of boundaries and individuality within those close connections or do you feel completely overwhelmed by them? Do you live to please others? Do you depend on others for your emotional stability? Are your relationships enmeshed or growth-oriented? Are they superficial or deep? Do you have to wear a mask or can you be yourself? Can you express yourself fully or do you have to conform? Do you feel supported or constantly dismissed? You’d be surprised by how much people’s depression can be ameliorated by simply cultivating healthy intimate relationships.