We like to laugh and not to cry, but the Bible says it is
better to live in the house of sorrow than in the house of laughter. So often we get things the wrong way around
and think good is bad and bad is good. We love the good times when all is going
well for us, but do they make us think of God?
There is nothing like a dose of hardship or difficulty to make us turn
to God who alone can help us. Yes He
gives us the good times too, but it is then that we tend to wander from Him and
think we have got things well worked out for ourselves. Next time troubles come
turn to God at once and He will be with you through them no matter how long
they last.
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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