This thread is to post either the blues or ways to fight the holiday blues. However you're feeling, related to this time of year, feel free to post.

I've come up with something today that seems to be working for me and want to share with you. I decided not to listen to radio OR turn on the TV. I'm keeping busy around the apartment. I feel better. I know it was hard not to turn on the Thanksgiving Day parade (I missed Santa) but I also know it would have made me feel really bad so I didn't do it. My whole day would have been spent moping around.

The fight to beat the blues will be harder in the days ahead. I'll need to come back here I know. Any of your thoughts or ideas will be appreciated.

[Fuzzybear]

I know how you feel. I am not feeling joyful and happy during the holidays this year either. I'm not really looking forward to, nor do I care, about Christmas. Honestly I just want this year to be over. :'(

[Tapering]

I have the holiday blues many years. I try to have low expectations and then I am not disappointed. If I can just do one thing that day it helps. I do a lot of reading and relaxing. I am not sure what my christmas plans will be. I am trying this year to tough it out. Just stay home when everyone is out. Stock up on food, so I don't have to,deal with the people who are so,stressed they have holiday rage. I feel for you and just want to get into the part of year where people do not have to feel left out and lonely. Wish me luck for Christmas Eve and day.

Love the CONCEPT of Christmas.... I just hate the responsibilities of it (gift buying, socializing, family expectations)....

[Heather11]

I hate the holidays because I have no one to share them with and it's around my birthday too which only makes it worse. I wish I felt differently but people constantly disappoint me. My family isn't close knit and I've always yearned for that.

[bronzeowl]

Originally Posted by Useless Me

Love the CONCEPT of Christmas.... I just hate the responsibilities of it (gift buying, socializing, family expectations)....

That's exactly how I feel. The responsibilities are the parts I hate. I am trying to make the best of it this year. The concept behind it is awesome. But the way it's been commercialized? That just leaves me feeling cranky. And it does not help that one of my sisters likes to show us different things she wants every single other day, and usually I cannot afford them. I'm broke this year and it's like she just doesn't get that. It makes me feel sick and I'm sure the blues will kick in soon.

[MariposaLlora]

I used to love the holiday season, now I just feel like an outsider observing everyone's enjoyment and good times. I avoid most holiday activities; basically, my rule of thumb is to not participate in anything that adds to my general anxiety. For me it helps to make a commitment to leaving my apartment everyday. Some days I literally have to drag myself out the door, but I do get a mood boost when I do it. This Xmas coincides with my move back home; I hope being with family will be comforting and let me enjoy the holiday somewhat (fingers & toes crossed).

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