I do not always expect you to agree with what I say. I would be so pleased if you would enter into discussion with me about any topic that interests you. That way we could both learn a lot. For instance are you a mother or father of a young child and go out to work? You will have good reasons for doing so. It is easy for me being single and retired to say the things I say, but it may not be so easy for you. When my son was three months old I went out to work two days a week. He was looked after by his grandparents. How fortunate I was to have them living close by. They were the ideal child minders. I was also fortunate that my husband was always in work. We lived in rented accommodation with a very low rent as we looked after another property nearby and grounds. We were blessed indeed. Tell me how you cope with managing work and your children.
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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