Holiday Turmoil

[LivingOxymoron]

Does anyone else feel Christmas and day after is super depressing? My family don't celebrate holidays but we spend time together because most jobs are closed that day. Being around other successful relatives and seeing others in public/social media celebrating Christmas, is depressing. I don't understand why the US media, merchants, etc... continue to force Christmas, New Years, etc.. on everyone with ads, music, etc...I also lost my friend to brain seizure years ago day before Christmas so it conjure bad memories. I feel like avoiding public and social media til January. I feel incomplete like something is wrong with me.

[Humankind-BE_BOTH]

No it just makes you human. Many people feel the same way they just don't have the strength to voice that like you do

[Hidden in reply to Humankind-BE_BOTH]

I feel sad too Living! You’re not alone! And I think it’s normal this time of year. I’m sorry about your losing your friend, that’s a lot to handle! Just don’t be too hard on yourself... be kind to yourself, it will help you! You sound like a caring person; foster that! Anytime you need to talk, I will listen! I wish you peace in your heart!

[LivingOxymoron in reply to Hidden]

thank you, how do you overcome the sadness during this time of year?

[Humankind-BE_BOTH in reply to LivingOxymoron]

Gym

Books

Walking trails

Biking trails

Cooking

Binge watching

Window shopping

Journaling

All great activities

[Hidden in reply to LivingOxymoron]

A good question.... also searching for the answer! You’re not alone! My Dad passed away this next week and it’s my 55th birthday, so I’d like to dig a hole for a week!! I’m sorry to be of no help! I do understand your feelings, however! 😉

[LivingOxymoron in reply to Humankind-BE_BOTH]

thanks for understanding

[Humankind-BE_BOTH in reply to LivingOxymoron]

I'd like to think that my name here gives away my philosophy...👊🏽👊🏾👊👊🏻

[seekingSunshine]

I find all holidays are depressing. And yes the merchandising push is getting out of hand.

[LivingOxymoron in reply to seekingSunshine]

it's too much focus on materialism, I've realized materlistic items do not last forever and don't cure depression