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I don't want to sound ungrateful but I dont ask for things at Christmas. I usually just get myself what I want. For years probably at five now. My sister is really into giving me the nightmare before Christmas merch. I'm not even sure why. I like the movie but that's it We went to see it in theaters when I was fifteen I think. I'm 36 now and she brought me ornaments that I like and the funkos but the weird ones were pajamas that were way too small for me and sheets and a blanket. They are cool… read more
Gift giving has always been disastrous in my family. Everyone leaves the room wondering if this is their real family, or if they'd been abducted by look-alike imposters. I'm sure the looks on our faces during unwrapping are priceless...
That said, we've developed a sense of humor about it, take pictures of us and our ridiculous new possessions, and trade with each other if possible. Returns and thrift shop donations are inevitable.
How do others handle unwanted gifts and feeling disconnected during the holidays when dealing with depression?
You're definitely not alone in feeling disconnected during the holidays. Many MyDepressionTeam members share similar experiences about struggling with holiday expectations and preferring quiet time over forced Show Full Answer
Ya we put on a happy face then talk behind our backs only makes a paranoid present. I don’t like talking bad about someone even if there poor I’ll help them when I can. Peace
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