If we stop struggling with this world's problems and turn to Jesus we will find he gives us rest. He promises an easy yoke. For those of you who don't know, a yoke is a wooden contraption which goes across the shoulders of two oxen, so that they can pull together and get the ploughing done. Jesus says he will join us to him with a yoke, one that is light and fits our shoulders and he will walk with us through life, getting the work done together. Why walk alone through life when you can have Jesus with you each step of the way?
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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