That's quite a common problem for lots of people. It is not at all unusual to be depressed during this time. My doc has talked to me about depression in the holiday season, how you feel that you are meant to be happy and everything.

For me, escaping thicker depression involves seeing through all the Christmas atmosphere, and seeing it for what it is. Advertising. It's november and i'm already hearing christmas tunes. don't ppl know that it is only for one day? Advertisers like to promote christmas to sell their stuff, even though it has nothing to do with jesus OR santa. It's just advertising, see it for what it is, don't play carols, just enjoy the day if you can, as a day to get together with ppl.

That's my advice.

P.S. Santa Claus was invented by Coca -Cola in the 30s.