We just love life to carry on in its well-known groove, where everything is predictable and cozy. Life often does continue like this for many years and we should be thankful, but after some time, be it short or long changes will come in our lives. These can be very difficult times, especially when we have lost a love one. We then have to learn to cope and carry on in a different style of life and no one can pretend this is easy.I have written several poems about loss to which you can find a link below.
Poems of Loss
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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