It took me three times to get my passport application filled out correctly. The first time I presented it at the Post Office I realized my counter-signatory had allowed his signature to go outside of the box provided, so that was no good. I returned to him a few days later with instructions to get it right! I presented the new form to the Post Office only to find I had used the old date we had previously signed but a newer date elsewhere. Also I had not given my previous names in the right section. You might think that I would give up, after all I had survived 69 years without foreign travel! But no, I was determined. A third attempt was successful. But now there was another hurdle to be jumped. After a few days I received a letter stating that as this was my first ever application for a passport I would have to have an interview. This was to take place in Plymouth. I arranged a date and then set about getting a train ticket for Plymouth. I did this on the internet. I will tell you more of my intrepid travelling soon.
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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