If you had told me this time last year that I would be looking forward to a holiday in Russia later this year, I would not have believed you. At that point I had no passport and had never been abroad!! It is amazing how life unfolds. With my Saviour beside me anything can happen. Each day I say, "Your will be done." Then I wait to see what will happen. I can trust Jesus to give me what is best. That best sometimes feels wonderful, but sometimes that best can feel uncomfortable. But I know I can trust Him. The uncomfortable things are just as important in bringing us closer to our Lord. Just as a soldier has to go on assault courses to bring him to the peak of fitness, so the christian needs to be trained and made fit to do the master's will. In the past I have had to suffer depression but now there appears to be an exciting adventure ahead.
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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