Now that you know I am not perfect you will understand why I
tell you not to follow me. You need to
follow the Bible and the only way to do that is to read it often. I have read my Bible every day for large
portions of my life, starting when I was seven years old and now i am 68. How fortunate I am to have been blessed in
this way, but you can start now whatever your age. This is the only book that
can tell you who God is and what he requires of us humans. Start with Psalm 103 which speaks of God’s
loving kindness to His people. Of course you can learn from other Christians but
always check what we say against the Bible.
The versions I would recommend are the King James, if you can cope with
oldy worldy language, the New King James, the English Standard version, or the
New English Translation. All can be
found online. Happy reading.
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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