Those of us, who love and know Jesus, we need to be reminded again and again of what a wonderful salvation we have. Last week I felt low and everything was a burden. That's when I needed to know that Jesus has my life in His hands. We forget so easily. That's why we need each other to remind and help. We must say to each other, "But don't forget this problem of yours is in the Lord's hands. Only what He says can happen, and if it happens it is the Lord's will and no matter how bad it may look to you, it is the very best plan for you." Yes we need each other, we must remind each other.Thank you to those of you who commented on my blog recently, it helped a lot.
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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