The christian has the peace of God that passes all understanding. We read this in Philippians 4:7.Why does this peace pass all understanding? It is because God gives it to us when we are at our most threatened. To the non-christian it doesn't make sense to be at peace in turmoil. We know that we are safe in Jesus, no matter what gets thrown at us. Enter into this peace today. The problems you face are already dealt with by God. The solution is already waiting in the future. We are passing through difficult terrain but our destination is sure. I pray that you may be able to receive this peace wherever you are in the world today.
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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