I just want to reassure Christians in various places that
although our national news does not tell us of your plight, news still does
filter through and Christians in the U.K. are praying for you. Particularly we hear about those in the
Ukraine, Eritrea, Israel and North Korea.
You are not alone, chiefly because your Lord Jesus is with you each step
of the way, but also because people all over the world are praying for you.
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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