I have many friends about my age who simply cannot cope with computers and the like. For me it was just an interesting challenge. Before blogging I used to write on Squidoo and there I needed to upload photos.I loved doing that. My best teacher was my daughter because I would say, "How do I do .....?" and she would reply, "Oh mother find out for yourself.!!" And I did. Previously I went to a short course in the local town and got the basics from that. It was just a matter of working through a book with very little input from the teacher. That's the thing with computers you just have to experiment. Don't let the bounder win!! The annoying thing about computers is that you can do something in about six different ways. You can use ctrl and P to print or go to file and find print. I know that is only two ways, but I think there are more. A friend of 77 recently bought a smart phone and I am very pleased with how he is getting on with it, even though he accidentally phoned me at midnight when I was sleeping.I think it's the women in my area who are less inclined to be computer literate. I live in a country area and I think the prevailing attitude is,"I got through all of my life so far without computers. Why start now."No doubt they will get by.
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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