No, I don't think you can have jet lag when the country you have visited is only two hours ahead of your home country. The day we returned home we were up at seven Moscow time and didn't sleep until 3 a.m. U.K. time. That was because we were excited still by the whole experience and didn't sleep on the plane. I do have a bit of a problem with sleep loss and I become sensitized to various things. For at least four days I was dogged by the motion of the boat even though I was on Terra Firma. It didn't really interfere with life but I was glad when the sensation went away. We brought home all the usual souvenirs. I said I would not get a load of stuff to clutter up my shelves, but I couldn't resist a matryouska doll and an amber bracelet and a fur hat, and a pendant and a shawl. After all those Russians have to make a living!
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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