There is a great danger in putting our trust in the preacher. No man can help us. Our confidence must be in Jesus alone. We are told we will receive persecution in this life but we expect it to come from those who hate Jesus and all He stands for. It is a shock when it comes from a fellow christian, one who is supposed to be tending the flock and not mistreating them. Always Christians tend to idolize those who teach them but we are not meat to do this, only Jesus is the one we should worship. You may say you respect your minister, but be careful that this is not really worship.
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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