I've just finished reading this lovely Post-War novel set in Brixham Devon. I know the author and have a great deal of respect for her on a personal level. It's great to see she has published her first novel. You can find it on Feedaread.com. It tells of two young would-be artists, who met in POW camp and their struggle to find a way to gain a living from their art. There is a back wash of country life after the wa,r when things were still difficult and food still rationed. It tells of family struggles and fall outs but mostly of reconciliation and help for one another. Well done Marian it's a masterpiece.
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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