Of course you want to find out more about this wonderful Saviour who has forgiven you everything just as you asked Him to. This will certainly seem too good to be true. You will want to find out more about your Lord. So you read the Gospels and the rest of the New Testament. Start here where you can read the words Jesus actually said. Do this because you love Him and want to get to know Him. Do not do it as a brownie point getting exercise. That is over, behind you. Your love for him springs from His love for you. Walk in His love and live for Him. It may seem like a good idea to read the Bible through in a year but this is a foolish idea, because to read that much, in a day, you cannot possibly take it in and benefit from it. By all means choose a book of the Bible to read through at your own pace and giving due thought to it. Now you want to do God's will, ask Him, he is the only one who knows what that is for you. Don't worry He has planned in all your mistakes and has a purpose for everything in your life. You are on the first step of a wonderful life that never ends.
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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