I know only too well what a lot of rubbish there is on our televisions, but tonight I have seen two interesting programmes, one about the women in the times of the wars of the roses (or the cousins wars as they called them then.) The other about church music from the times of the reformation; this music is still sung in the big cathedrals of the land. I miss a lot of good programmes because I forget to look up what is available each day. I tend to flick through the channels when I should be using the guide. Life's like that, you can be so keen on flicking through the possibilities when what you need is to look at the Guidebook. Do you understand what I mean?
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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