The Vicious Cycle of Depression; Depression Resources; Depression; Managing Depression; Therapy Resources For Depression

The vicious cycle of depression refers to the persistent patterns of negative thinking, emotions, and behaviors that can reinforce and continue symptoms of depression. This vicious cycle can then create a downward spiral making it challenging to break free from depression. This worksheet offers a breakdown of this cycle, and a visual representation of the vicious cycle. It can be used to gain more insight around the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may make up an individual's own vicious cycle of depression, and further identify interventions that may be necessary at each stage.