Time I posted again. So far no one has found me here but I guess they will sometime. I don't want to be a voice shouting in the dark. I will be preaching tomorrow at a little chapel in the hills. I go there frequently as a member of the congregation so know them well. I would like to hear from other preacher's. The only one I've found is a bit too political for me. when you live in the countryside as I do you are looking after the welfare of little old ladies and although there are political implications it all seems a bit distant.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
Well now you are found. And I will be visiting the site in future. For what it is worth we are in the same county. I am a minister up in the wonders of the North ant Bideford.
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