I am taking a course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Yesterday evening I couldn't get into the course, the button provided did not work and today is the same. I have reported the problem and been assured it is being looked into. At first I was frustrated, but where does that ever get you; so now I am seeing it as a much needed break from studying. This afternoon I have been shopping with a friend. Also we paid a much needed visit to the recycling centre where I off loaded an old microwave and my friend threw away old tins of paint. The empties were thrown away and the others were to be given to some centre for visually impaired people, we're not quite sure what for. We then went to the local supermarket and bought a few groceries. When we arrived back at my friend's house we went in for a cup of tea and were joined in the garden by an old friend of mine whom I had not seen for some time. Sometimes the simple pleasures are the best.
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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