Decision Making and Depression
It is not uncommon to feel depression
and anxiety, and even paralyzed when we have to make decisions. For
some people even making a choice from a menu in a restaurant is
overwhelming. This is usually because we fear the consequences, we do
not want to own our decisions and we are scared of the potential
associated to certain decisions. We make decisions every day; some
are simple decisions and the consequences of simple decisions are not
life changing or threatening. However, there are quite complex
decisions that we have to make and the purpose is to improve quality
of life: How can I change certain patterns such as stop drinking?
Should I stay in my relationship? These are complicated decisions, as
mistakes can have heavy consequences. Usually, a cost benefit
analysis that encourages you to focus on the facts rather then on the
potential feelings (e.g; what if I feel differently in a year...) can
facilitate this process.
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