How do you cope in the holiday season?

[Myntee]

Christmas time is rough for me and I'm sure many others. Thinking about how happy I was as a child versus now really hurts. I think I won't be as happy as in the past, so what's the point of going on? It's something you can't avoid since holiday decor is in every store at this time. What are ways you cope during the holidays?

[nonova1]

I find it very difficult since all my family has passed. Major depression.

[artisticcatowner]

I actually just embrace the holidays and use my imagination to imagine my family happy.

[Moncarr]

Hi Myntee, first of why is Xmas now as adult make you feel so sad. I have anxiety depression and stress on a daily basis since I was a child but I have to keep going I can only make my life what I wanted to be I'm not saying everything's easy because it's not but I thank God am here every morning I'm able to wake up and enjoy my family. At times to escape I spend time with my grandkids or make jewelry or watch TV and visit family or friends. Find something you enjoy doing something that makes you happy. And am here if want to chat if you need a friend. Think positive. Take care

[WickNeo]

Find your favorite music and blast it loud! Christmas music is overrated. I love a good carol, but 30 days of this stuff is too much.

I decorate in the most non traditional fashion possible. Paper chains of purple and yellow on a fake goodwill tabletop tree and used ornaments.

Make new history and traditions. I like having a birthday pie instead of cake, with all the candles possible in it.

You have to work hard to avoid the holiday blues, so go for the gusto. Be the weirdo, but don’t be sad.

Listen to comedy shows, PDQ Bach, old SNL shows, Firesign Theatre and as much ridiculousness as possible.

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