There is no doubt there has been a terrible natural disaster today in Oklahoma and I pray for those who have lost loved ones. However it always amazes me to see how few people lose their lives in these catastrophic events. By the look of the devastation on my T.V. I would expect many more to have died. God is gracious and limits the death toll.It is at times like this that we need, as individuals to think hard about our situation before God. I am going out in the car tonight; I could easily be killed in an accident. Am I ready to go?
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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