Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

I have so much to be thankful for but for some reason I am getting very depressed this year.

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

One of my best friend gets very depressed around this time of year. She suffers from Seasonal Affect Disorder(SAD) so the doctor recommends for her to sit in front on a lamp that shines very brightly for 20 minutes each day.

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I think alot of people get depressed around this time.

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I feel very alone. No parents, no siblings and divorced less than a year ago. I have wonderful friends and extended family it just doesn't make me feel better.

I understand

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Posted by robynfs

I feel very alone. No parents, no siblings and divorced less than a year ago. I have wonderful friends and extended family it just doesn't make me feel better.

I understand

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

Posted by robynfs

I feel very alone. No parents, no siblings and divorced less than a year ago. I have wonderful friends and extended family it just doesn't make me feel better.

I understand

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

Posted by robynfs

I feel very alone. No parents, no siblings and divorced less than a year ago. I have wonderful friends and extended family it just doesn't make me feel better.

I understand

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unforunately the holiday season can be hard for many, for many different reasons....just remember your not alone!

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Posted by 5ofClubs

Posted by robynfs

I feel very alone. No parents, no siblings and divorced less than a year ago. I have wonderful friends and extended family it just doesn't make me feel better.

I understand

If you ever want to talk just FM me

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

Sometimes I to get sad. I wont be spending the holidays w/ my fam. either. try to be thankful for what I do have and most of all the health of myself, DH & family.

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I don't usually - but this year I feel a bit down...or perhaps it's just overwhelmed. I am away from my house 12 hours a day, I don't have time to go shopping, and we just bought a house, so funds are a lot lower than normal.

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Yes. Its the absolute worst time of the year IMO.

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

not usually, but this year yes. I won't bore anyone with the details, but this year has not been good for us

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I'm feeling bummed this year too.
For no real reason.
I just think this time of year is the worst- way too much stress, too much spending money, too much pressure, crowds etc.
Its understandable.
And it sucks!

I'm with ya!

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Posted by anonttcer

I'm feeling bummed this year too.
For no real reason.
I just think this time of year is the worst- way too much stress, too much spending money, too much pressure, crowds etc.
Its understandable.
And it sucks!

I'm with ya!

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Pretty down in the dumps here too. My MIL passed sudendly 1 year ago this Saturday, DH found her she had a massive stroke in her sleep. Plus, both my parents have passed too. This time of year is kind of yucky for me too.

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this has been and will be the worst one for me ever and i just want it over with already... i am really hoping to have the new year bring me something.. the only good parts i have the house almost done, kryssy, my family and my lif family

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Only cause I'm broke!
to you!

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Yeah I actually am not a fan of the holidays but my DH is so for his sake I am trying this year..making an effort.

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since my Mom died- I really could care less about the holiday's and will continue to feel this way until we have someone in our family that believes in santa

edited to add- I actually told my Dad I would perfer to go out to dinner- but his new GF is insisting on cooking- hope they have alot of wine

Message edited 12/12/2006 4:54:15 PM.

Re: Does anyone get depressed around the holiday's?

I broke up with my boyfriend in March and our 2 year anniversary would have been this past week. With that, the holidays, and knowing last year at this time we were looking at rings, I have to say that this holiday season has been hard.