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How Do You Cope With Depression Over The Holidays?
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My depression has been getting worse lately and I was starting to get concerned, than I realized that the holidays are coming up. This happens every year. Only this time I realized it and instead of wondering why I am so depressed. I think I need to have a different approach to this problem. Do any of you have any tricks or advice on how to get through this time of year?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Call a upon God every day, Ask him to give you opportunities to help people around out in the community, smile on your face, help out an elderly person.

Holiday Depression
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’ve read some articles about people who are little more depressed during the holidays than any other time in the year. Me personally I do feel depression hits me little harder specifically on holidays like thanksgiving and Christmas but just wondering if people feel the same way ?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi,
Muchas gracias, mi buena amigas! . .

My best good peace, love, and vibes to yas! . .

Cool Cat . .

Do You Notice Your Depression Is Worser With The Holidays Through January. It Hit Me That Today I Have Not Progress Much In 2023 :-(
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
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On my birthday I spent that day and a few more feeling really down. I was looking back on all the years of chronic depression and wondering how I could still be feeling so stuck. The answer was to… read more

Does Anyone Feel Like Their Depression Is Worse In Seasonal Changes?
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I feel most suicidal when the season's change, its like my depression spikes or is it my bipolar disorder that causes this?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Right after Halloween I can feel myself sliding in depression. November and December are not good months for me. Siblings brought future spouses to the house. One year I had really bad back pain and… read more

Insomnia, Numb To Holidays And Inspiration!
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hey guys so I was thinking about sending out cards to anyone who wants one
Also some sweets (they will NOT be expired) or something small or maybe some socks or beanies to keep yall warm. I know I sound ridiculous but I want to make the holidays seem less crappy/lonely/depression usually really creeps up on us. Also some motivational quotes or just a letter from me:) I know im not special but eh
So if You want a card or anything. send me Your address,
Yes you can use a fake name e mail me… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Very sweet!

How Do Some Of You Guys Get Through The Holidays When You Suffer From Severe Depression And Anxiety?
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I have severe depression and anxiety that I struggle with every single day and gets worse during the holidays. As a single stay at home mom to three kids sometimes holidays can get extremely overwhelming especially when you can get things they want due to financial reasons. Also my ext husband the kids dad likes to out do me with gifts and stuff. Any suggestions would be great thanks.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think that I am more manic over the holidays then when they are over I am depressed.

As far as your ex trying to out do you, my mom was in your shoes. My Dad didn’t do it out of spite though, he… read more

Does Anyone With Depression Or Anxiety Ever Feel Worse During The Winter Season Or When There Is No Sunlight Just Eerie Skies?
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes I have seasonal depression. Which means I tend to get worse during the winter and on gloomy days.

Do Holidays Bring You Down?
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I just had a birthday last month and didn’t have my brother or sister with me so that brought me down. It is getting close to Thanksgiving and it will be just hubby, me our children and grandchildren and great grand and that brings me down. Ok so then time to put up tree that used to take me part of a day but now because of health it takes parts of many days and that brings me down. Then of course Christmas Eve and Christmas with immediate family no longer any of extended loved ones so guess… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

They can if you allow yourself to get too involved with the preparations and planning. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Find ways to enjoy the holidays. What is it you like most about holidays?

Is It Just Me Or Does Depression Get Worse During This Time Of The Year
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For me yes which means I have to work extra to survive 😍

How Do You Get Through The Holidays?
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Holidays are hard and I wanna know some ways you guys get through it

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Set arraignments earlier than the holidays. Set doctors visits early in the am’s to avoid confrontation with holiday goers. Plan mini vacations to remote places, yoga hyper focus on exercise drinking… read more