If you suffer from anxiety or depression, it might be that you just have a little too much chaos in your life.

Talking Points:

  • Is there too much chaos in your life? A little chaos is okay, but too much chaos leads to depression and anxiety for many people.
    • Do you have a job? A job brings rhythm into your schedule and life. It gives you a sense of purpose and order. 
    • Do you have friends? A lack of friends increases chaos!
    • What about your health? Struggling with health or being unhealthy can also increase chaos.
    • Do you have a drug addiction? Drugs absolutely bring chaos, not order, into people’s lives.
    • If you want to bring order, make positive changes to these things.
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Do you struggle, or have you struggled, with depression or anxiety? Explain.
  3. Do you feel like your life is out of control or chaotic? Explain.
  4. How do you think having a job could bring regularity or order to your life? In what ways could it cause disorder?
  5. Why are friends important to maintaining a healthy mindset? In what ways can friends actually cause chaos?
  6. Physical unhealthiness can have profound mental health implications. Have you seen this to be true yourself? Explain.
  7. Drug addiction is one of the quickest ways of introducing chaos into your life. What steps should people take if they are struggling with addiction to overcome it?
  8. Of the four main things listed here, which one would you say needs the most help in your own life? Why?
  9. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?