I'm having trouble because I had to come off a tablet that was making sleep as often as I could. I'm hoping to be put on a lower dose as since giving it up I have had a lot of anxiety. I've been trying to decide if this anxiety is at a normal level that other people have and just put up with it. For instance I was very nervous the morning before speaking at the Women's World Day of Prayer, but I quess that was normal. It is very difficult to decide what is normal however as I can't get inside other people's heads.What is your level of anxiety?
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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