Where does selfishness get you? Well it might get you lots of "things" but it will also get you a lot of indignation from other people and not many will want to stick around and put up with you. On the other hand if you can learn to do a bit of sharing and lend a helping hand, things will be much better. Co-operation is a happy thing that spreads happiness. At one of the weekly clubs I attend there is one person who never helps with the washing up; their reward is that no one likes them much. With just a little bit of joining in things would be so much better. May be those of us who join in are the really selfish ones; we know how to make the system work for us.
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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