Not exact matches
The pastoral ministry in all its dimensions requires the recognition and the sensitivity to help people who
feel isolated, without a purpose for living, but who still seek peace in the midst
of violence; meaning in the midst
of overwhelming personal
emptiness; honest relationships; the joy
of celebration; and life in a community
of believers.
People who suffer from depression might describe it as being
overwhelmed by
feelings of emptiness and hopelessness, with no desire to do the things they once loved.
problems sleeping or sleeping too much • difficulty concentrating, focusing, can't seem to get things done • sudden loss
of appetite or overeating • irritable and short - tempered • intrusive thoughts •
overwhelming feelings of sadness, doom, or
emptiness • thoughts
of suicide or «giving up» • stop taking care
of yourself •
feeling hopeless or helpless • persistent restlessness or sluggishness • situational and clinical depression • counseling to enhance effectiveness
of anti-depressant medications