How many people these days can truly say they are contented?
Many people are looking around for the next thrill, owning the latest phone or
gadget. The Bible says, in fact Jesus said, “A man’s life consisteth not in the
abundance of the things which he possesseth.” So no matter what things you are
heaping together for yourself if you do not honour God, the reality is, you
have nothing! In contrast if you honour God, you are right to be content, even
if you have little, even if you have nothing else but God, because honouring
God is the one thing that really matters.
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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