I know a lot of people get sad around Christmas time. I know I do. So I take my meds, keep busy, do special things with family, participate in charities, and find quiet time. Yet, still sad. So I decide to be happy, but still feel sad. I know this is human, and it's ok...but what do you do that helps you?
Try doing something you haven't done in a very long time =) like crafts maybe? I know that always makes me happy! Sorry to hear you're so sad! Best of luck!
I have a hard time because my father died on Christmas Eve. It is a little deeper, but never-the-less, I often don't feel like joining in the fun, so I don't. It drives my husband nuts, although he knows why I avoid it, but I think he would really like me to participate. In time, I have gotten beyond the tears and now just keep finding more to do, while they decorate. I am more comfortable that way.
Hi B.,
I'm so sorry you feel sad. Do you know what is at the root of it? I would suggest that you do a couple of things:
1. List out your blessings. Actually spend time thinking about all the ways you are blessed. Be thankful for these things. You might even want to write down these things on different slips of paper, put them in a jar, and everyday pick one out. Be purposeful in your thankfulness.
2. Think of ways to specifically bless people that you know. Go out of your way to bring joy to others. Bake cookies, send them a little note telling them how much they bless you, anything you can think of. It doesn't have to be big or expensive or anything like that. You can even just call them and tell them you were thinking of them and name something specific that you admire about them and are thankful for them for.
In other words, stop thinking about the things that make you sad. Redirect your focus outward. Gratitude for what you do have that blesses you is a huge help in chasing away the blues. I have heard someone say that often times self-absorbtion brings depression. I wonder if there is any truth in that.
