Yesterday's power cut made me think about this. My flat is entirely dependent upon electricity, so how would I cope without it? I could buy a gas stove for cooking and food would be very important because I would need it to give me warmth. The Bible says some interesting things, one is "two in a bed are warmer than one." I have a friend who has a little dog and she has a double bed, so perhaps we could get to know each other better and the dog could wazrm our feet. Lots of layers of clothes would also help. Friends who still had fireplaces in their homes would suddenly become very popular, both for heat and cooking. An emergency like this should be a time to be resourceful, a time to take on the challenge. Our forefathers managed somehow and so could we. We would relearn the art of conversation, face to face. In the long dark nights storytellers would be much needed to provide interest and encouragement. Would it really be so bad?
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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