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Does anyone else get in a better mood decorating their home for the holidays?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Vancouver, WA

I find that decorations around my home help me out better with grounding exercises to use as a focus point.

October 3
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Members connected over the question of whether decorating for the holidays helps boost mood, with many sharing that it brings some brightness... Read more

Members connected over the question of whether decorating for the holidays helps boost mood, with many sharing that it brings some brightness and enjoyment even if it does not fully lift their spirits. Several members described how decorating used to be a bigger tradition when their kids were young, but has scaled back over time, and a few noted the post-holiday letdown of taking it all down. A recurring theme was the mix of joy and grief the holidays can bring, with members offering each other warm support, prayers, and encouragement to heal from painful memories.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Sam:
I completely understand that, with bad memories of the holidays, my Grandpa Bill passed away the day after Christmas in my graduation year. I have a hard time with it; however, I'm trying my best to make good holiday memories & overcome the past depression from the old holiday memories.

I strongly believe we can overcome past hurts, begin to let it all go, & find peace & joy in things with the help of Heavenly Father.

I pray for you to be able to achieve that & have a life full of an abundance of blessings.

October 4
A MyDepressionTeam Member

My decorations for Halloween

October 12
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I find that it brightens my spirits

October 12
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I enjoy decorating for the holidays. I used to decorate for every holiday, but that's expensive nowadays. I just decorate for Christmas and July 4th now. It is nice to see all the pretty lights and stuff up. It doesn't really lift my mood much, but I do enjoy the holiday still.

October 4
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi BfpSix, I feel ya . . My best peace, love, and good vibes to you . . Sam . .

October 12

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