Depression and the Christmas Season

Depression and the Christmas Season

Depression at Christmas does not take a holiday. In fact, the stresses of the holiday season increase and focus feelings of depression and make the Christmas season a difficult and challenging time. If you are experiencing some of the signs of depression listed below, make a New Year Resolution to seek help.

  • Feeling negative about yourself and your life
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Experiencing anxiety
  • Feeling inadequate
  • Feeling unable to enjoy things you used to like doing
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Loss of energy and motivation
  • Loss of sleep
  • Poor concentration
  • Frequent minor health problems
  • Feeling irritable or moody
  • Feeling guilty
  • Feeling agitated
  • Feeling unhappy
  • Feeling lonely
  • Gaining weight
  • Experiencing thoughts of suicide

To get through the worries, tensions, loneliness of the holiday season try these coping suggestions:

  • Talk about how you feel to those who are close to you.
  • Stop trying to do everything, and let go.
  • Reach out and find a way to make your Christmas a meaningful and fulfilling experience.
  • Please yourself with at least one thing you enjoy, and celebrate in your own way.
  • Be moderate in both eating and drinking. Alcohol is a depressant. Sugar will make you feel worse later.

Depression is not a life sentence. The majority of cases of depression respond to appropriate interventions and support. Take action. Seek help. Take the first step. Call a professional counselor and make that first appointment.

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