When the day is done and darkness has closed in around the house, it is good to sit and ponder over the days events. How many of the things we have done have been planned, and how many just happened to us? We never know what is around the corner, good or bad and truly it is best not to know, for strength will be given at the right time. We would decrease our strength with worry if we knew what hard things were coming our way. Some things are indeed hard to bear, but bear them we do and come through them to better days. Don't ask to know the future, leave it in God's hands, trust Him and He will bring you through it to the better days.
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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