Often in life we
have a difficulty up ahead and worry about how we will overcome it. The women on the way to the tomb were worried
about how they would get the stone away from the entrance to the tomb, but when
they arrived it had already been moved.
An angel had rolled it away with consummate ease. How relieved the women were and then they saw
that Jesus not there. We often worry
about things that God has already planned for and the difficulties we worry
about are already dealt with. Sometimes
the difficulties are smoothed away and sometimes we are given help to deal with
them. If we are trusting Jesus, all will
be well eventually, even if we have to go through difficulties to get there, all
will be well.
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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