It's all very well for me to tell you not to be afraid, but what do I do about fear? I am just an ordinary Christian woman and often I give in to fear and let it walk all over me. I should not do this, but I do. Fear grips me tight and I have to fight hard to put it in its place. If we believe God is our Father and caring for us every single minute we surely do not need to fear. We need to remind ourselves of the Father's love. Indeed we may have to go through very difficult times, but He is with us all the way. So don't imagine that I am some sort of super Christian who is always trusting as I should, but I do come back again and again to rest in God's love and faithfulness
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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