Some decisions are easy and clear cut and there is no pain
in making them. Others present two
different paths but each path has its merits and one finds oneself wavering
between them. These are the painful ones
which take a lot of thought and heart searching. One path may seem a way to
help others while compromising on ones dearest beliefs. Eventually the tug of
war at last resolves itself and the decision is made. I will soon be telling you of such a decision
that I have made. I have pondered over it for many months and the resolution is now near.
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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