Do you sometimes feel peculiar and yet can't quite think why? Think caffeine. Today I felt like that and then realized I had had more coffee than I usually do. Problem solved. Since I made the discovery I have been drinking water copiously. I had this happen several years ago. I travelled about thirty miles to play quartets with some friends. After a while we took a break and the host gave us coffee. She asked if we wanted leaded or unleaded. I said unleaded but perhaps I dropped my voice at the beginning. Three large mugs later I was not sure whether to drive home or not, but I did without any problem. It is amazing how much effect a bit of caffeine can have. I am feeling much better already. From now on it's only one mug of coffee a day for me, either that or buy myself some decaff.
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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