Have you noticed how once the hospital gets its hands on you for one thing then very soon you are visiting there for other things? Back in the Autumn I had eye surgery which was all completed in October, but tomorrow I am visiting the orthopaedic department as I have a finger that sticks. Then on Wednesday I have to go there to be fitted with a blood pressure device which I will wear for twenty-four hours and return again on Thursday to have it removed so that they can process the information. Of course it is not the hospitals fault and I am very grateful to have their care. I guess having just had another birthday gives the game away. An old aunt used to say,"Old age don't come alone." I try to trat these vagaries of age as interesting. One think I truly believe is that my Heavenly Father is in control of each situation I face as is working all things for His glory and my eternal welfare.
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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