They have adult children. Her articles have appeared in Decision, The Upper Room, Virtue magazine and others. You are not condemned. You are not alone. Once you've seen your doctor, there are steps you can take to feel better faster.
Recent studies show that people who exercise regularly are less likely to be depressed.
The positive effect is long-lasting, too. One study showed that those who exercised regularly for nearly 20 years were one and a half times less likely to become depressed as those who exercise sporadically. Both can make you more depressed. Exposure to natural sunlight may help you overcome depression. Limit your intake of caffeine and refined sugar.