Today I looked into my six-year-old grandson's eyes and shared the wonder of discovering the world anew. He drew robots and lifeboats and mocked my efforts to draw like him, but very gently. Most of all it was the look of wonder in his eyes that charmed me. I hope I have captured some of his enthusiasm and will take it with me into tomorrow. How foolish people are to spend so little time with children. Parents these days are encouraged to spend less and less time with their children, because material things are seen as more important than they really are. A child doesn't need gadgets but time to be listened to. It's time you really made your child much more important in your life. Find time for your child by throwing out some glitsy gadget that gets between you and seeing the real wonder of being six.
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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