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Vicious Cycle Worksheet (Depression)

The document discusses how a vicious cycle can be challenging to overcome but is not impossible. It provides an example of a vicious cycle involving depression and loss of energy. It explains how breaking the cycle can be difficult but taking small steps like going for walks can help increase energy and break the cycle.

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Vicious Cycle Worksheet (Depression)

The document discusses how a vicious cycle can be challenging to overcome but is not impossible. It provides an example of a vicious cycle involving depression and loss of energy. It explains how breaking the cycle can be difficult but taking small steps like going for walks can help increase energy and break the cycle.

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Vicious Cycle

The vicious cycle can be a challenging thing to overcome, but it is not impossible. When a person is stuck
in a vicious cycle, they cater to their uncomfortable symptoms.

Example: Allison is depressed and has begun to feel fatigued and has low energy. To compensate for the
lower energy, Allison stops engaging in activities, many of which are good for her to engage in.

Condition: Depression Symptom: Loss of energy

Reaction: Frustration with self and Compensatory Behavior:


hopeless to feel better Becomes less active

This cycle brings temporary relief, but eventually brings about new symptoms, like guilt, even lower
energy, and deepened feelings of depression, hopelessness and helplessness.

Reversing the vicious cycle can be tough, but it is not impossible. You can take baby steps toward feeling
better.

Example: Allison begins to break the cycle by taking one 20-minute walk per day. When she does this,
she notices her energy levels begin to climb. She feels proud of herself for taking steps to break her
vicious cycle of depression, which boosts confidence and helps her feel hopeful.

Directions: Complete your own vicious cycle by filling in the boxes below. Identify what you need to do
in order to break the cycle in the spaces provided under your vicious cycle chart.

Condition: Symptom:

Reaction: Compensatory Behavior:

To break the vicious cycle, I need to:

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