Consider the following areas of your life.  Could any of them use changes, or need attention?
 
SOURCES OF DEPRESSION:
-Negative thought patterns and beliefs
            -self
            -life
            -others
 
-Lack of meaning/purpose/goals.
 
-Disconnection from people / isolation or felt isolation
 
-No behavioral activation / activities / mastery / structure
 
-Bad / toxic environment
 
-Not enough positive experiences
 
-Relationship problems / negative patterns/reactions
 
-Memories – sad/difficult/traumatic/fearful/angry (anger turned inward)
 
-Not enough catharsis – talking / journaling / creative outlet
 
-Conflicted/ambivalent beliefs/thoughts/feelings.
 
-Disappointment or loss, and especially subsequent negative self-talk
 
-Inappropriate expectations and assumptions, for self and others
 
-Illness or incapacitation
 
-Feeling trapped, without choices
 
-Sense of no control / helpless
 
-Substance abuse
 
-No exercise / body movement
 
-Sleep problems
 
-Life events – e.g. divorce, moving
 
-Malnutrition
 
-Other psychological problems – e.g. anxiety, psychosis