I was becoming more and more interested in taking a holiday in Russia. I was sure I couldn't afford it but I thought I would just send off for a brochure. Just to see what there was available. Nothing serious. So I took a look and then my brain started to work on what savings I could make in my usual expenditure. I had an abundance of clothes so I didn't need to buy more in the next year. I was also sure I could save on my heating in the winter. I looked up on the internet what a healthy O.A.P should have for room temperature and it was a lot lower than I had had it in the previous winter. So there were two good savings I could make. It's amazing what you can do when you really want something. I have never been out of the British Isles so now I needed a travelling companion.
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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