Like it or not, there’s a new reality in town.
It’s a reality that has many of us scrambling to find a new normal, or praying for it to end. For those already struggling with depression, quarantine is either a welcome change in routine, or a push into despondency.
The isolation that quarantine brings can exasperate depression greatly. So can the change in routine, the loss of the ability to exercise like one is used to, and the inability to partake in many activities that used to be a source of joy and relief.
With depression often comes a lack of motivation and desire to be antisocial, which our present circumstances can turn into a nasty cycle.
If you or your spouse is having a difficult time settling into your “new normal,” please don’t lose heart. While it might be tempting to shut down during quarantine, this is a time when couples can come together and help each other navigate this passing season.
Ephesians 4:2-3 encourages us with these words: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
While it’s not always easy bearing with one another, especially when confined for long periods of time, it is possible to be a source of comfort and strength for our spouses.
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