[Eggmelia68]

Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of year. But I can't get out of bed. I haven't put out any decorations and all I can think about are the people that are no longer with us to enjoy this time of year. I haven't bought my kids any gifts yet either. I hate how it gets dark so early. I just sleep all day and I miss the Christmas spirit I used to have when my kids were little and the grandparents were alive. I'm just so sad and I don't know what to do.

[catsrhelm]

I say see a psychiatrist. You could have seasonal affective disorder. Medication does help.

[jesusplay]

talk to your spouse or a friend about it.

see a therapist/psychologist if need be.

Make seeing a psychiatrist a last resort, because they will put you on meds and you may not need them.

[@nonymous]

It is common for people to remember loved ones, far and near, during the holiday season. Maybe you could remember the dead in a conscious, deliberate way (mourning or grieving ritual). Then you might feel free to enjoy the living.

[1776]

Oh Egg, I know how you feel.

[Eggmelia68]

Thank you all for your answers. I think I will Do what @nonomous said and do something special for the ones that are gone. Then come back to the living. Maybe a collage of all their pictures in a Christmas frame. I'm not going to separate families from friends I'm just going to put all my loved ones together. I may feel completed. Thank you all.