As I observe women I find that depression comes from not being able to control circumstance in their lives. Some women are unhappy with their weight and no matter what diet they try they can't seem to lose it. Others are mistreated verbally by husbands or family members and this keeps them from getting out of bed or from being productive. Unfaithfulness certainly causes depression and financial crisis takes a high ranking as well. When I observe the men in my circle of influence I notice the ones that struggle with depression do so because of addiction, financial insecurity or identity in the job force. There may be many other factors that cause depression including mental and clinical, but what is the flip side of the coin? I notice that women who are busy about their day with outside work, home projects, child raising, volunteering or time consuming hobbies tend to be more joyful and less depressed. These same women struggle with the circumstances that cause depression, but they are so busy filling their lives with people, productive work and projects that depression has little time to fester. I see the same in men. The guys who get up early, physically work hard with their occupation or around the house and their property tend to be more laid back. I see men who provide well for their families and also volunteer their time with their children or community activities. I believe hard work and a busy schedule is good medicine for the soul...of course, there are always unhealthy extremes...scripture warns us about them, but when you find it hard to cheer up and difficult to get out of bed...try adding some more activity that includes being around others to brighten your mood. Depression can be beat, and finding joy is sometimes a choice away.
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