You will see from my previous post that I love my home. That means I am contented with it. In the Bible it says that godliness with contentment is great gain. Being godly is not about being as good as God but about trusting in Him for everything, knowing that His will is the best for us and being content with that. It means I never have to envy those who have pots of money and fast cars. It means I never have to envy the brilliant concert violinist. God has placed me here in the life I have and I am content with it, especially as He has recently given me the treat of going to Russia.
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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