Isn't it amazing we spend a third of our lives asleep. With me it's almost half. We all dream but some of us don't think we do. I am very aware of my dreams and used to be able to recount them in the morning. Now I still am aware of my dreams but they "fly forgotten" in the morning, as the hymn says. Our dreams are affected by our state of mind. Jacob, in the Bible had a fantastic dream of seeing a ladder going up to heaven with angels going up and down on it and God at the top. Jacob was running away from trouble at the time. God promised to be with him and bring him home again. You can read more about Jacob on this link Interesting Bible People: Jacob
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...
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