Sometimes "real life" is more important then writing my blog. It is always better to interact with people you can see. There is a real danger in becoming a recluse, sat at a laptop. Interaction with people who matter to you, because you see them on a daily basis and actually talk to them and see their reaction to your words, is an important part of being human. Even those of us who now live alone were once a part of a family. That is a wonderful thing. Something worth fighting to regain if at all possible. I live alone but am blessed with lots of contact with my family. So many families have broken up, many more in the last few decades. If you do get the chance to heal a few wounds it is well worth it. Perhaps you are a Dad who has lost touch with his children. Try to get back in contact when they are over 18. They may well be glad of a chance to know you. Take it easy, don't expect too much too soon, but it is worth a try.
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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