2006-12-16 18:50:19 · 10 answers · asked by Zoey 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
ACTION
go and volunteer-helping others will help you!
ring a bell
serve a hot dinner at a shelter
wrap gifts for the elderly
meals on wheels
be the driver for folks that need to get groceries or gifts
go bath a animal at the shelter and take red ribbons with you
bake cookies and take them to friends or homebound neighbors
let your neighbors know you can shuttle them to/from the airport this holiday season
be a pet sitter for those out of town
Do something- action will help process any depression!
2006-12-16 18:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Denise W 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm bipolar, and the down-side of my cycles tends to coincide w/ winter and the holiday season, so I'm often depressed during Christmas. I actually answered a similar question (and was given best answer!), so I'll just post that answer again:
I always wonder this, b/c I have Seasonal Depression and winter is the HARDEST time for me!
This year I decorated my place early, I play the Christmas music *I* like (I'm a traditionalist myself), I wrapped all the presents, I made gifts for my neighbors (nothing fancy), I baked some cookies, and I burn a pine-scented candle since hubby won't let me buy a real tree. These things have helped me.
If you're a spiritual person, one thing that might help is reading the Bible, especially the 4 Gospels. What better way to get in the spirit than reading about why we celebrate this day to begin with? Another thing you can do that will help boost your spirits is to do some charity work. Donate a toy to Toys For Tots, find a local Angel Tree or Giving Tree, or volunteer at a local homeless shelter. It does help you feel better about what little you might have when you help those that have nothing.
And for some frivolous fun, watch your favorite Christmas movies, drink some hot cocoa or eggnog, and bake some cookies!
You know, some people just don't wanna THINK about Christmas during this season, so here's some OTHER suggestions to help you get stoked for summer!
Watch surf videos, or flip through your pictures of summer vacations. Don't have any pics of summer vacations? Google some pics of Hawaii, buy yourself a CD of ocean sounds, and do some mental imagery! Picture yourself on the sandy North Shore surfing with Jack Johnson or something cool like that.
Surfing not your thing? Then think of summertime activities you DO enjoy--mountain biking, hiking, fishing, etc. and find some pictures related to your summer hobbies and remind yourself what's coming up in less than 6 short months!
Pretend that money is NO object and plan your DREAM vacation! Order travel guides for places you'd love to see at Christmas. Personally, I would LOVE to spend a Christmas in New Zealand! Perhaps someone in New Zealand would love to trade places w/ me so they can snowboard for Christmas (and if that person is on Yahoo Answers, please email me!! :)). Wherever you are, you can always have fun imagining yourself being somewhere else!
No matter how you decide to help cheer yourself up, good luck!
2006-12-17 03:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by luvablelds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not really have anything to do with Christmas. You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Winter depressions are the most common manifestations of it. Simply going outside and getting a good hour or so of sunlight can help treat it. There are also special lights that you can buy and sit in front of.
2006-12-17 04:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holidays such as Christmas are one of the times people are down the most.Im not sure why,it could be it brings back sad memories or we may have to high of expectation,and then a big let down ,im not sure.It brings a saddness to a lot of people.according to mental health workers more suisides occur at this time of year than any other time of year..You will just have to talk to yourself and try to bear with it,thats what I do...Im sorry you are sad.....Cheer up there is better days ahead.
2006-12-17 09:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by slickcut 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to talk to someone that u think that will make u laugh. Or talk with a psycharist.......if u need to. Maybe you're feeling depressed because Christmas is around the corner and it makes u feel down.
2006-12-17 03:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by LaLa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i get very depressed at christmas, i am divorced and dec 25 was my wedding anniversary, my kids are all grown living on their own with their kids in different parts of the us. i am all alone and spend the day doing a lot of crying.
what helps is to get together later in the day of christmas go to a movie out to eat or sit home and watch movies with them. anything but be by myself all of christmas day.
2006-12-17 02:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by c504play 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, somewhat, even though I love/hate the holiday. Millions of others are in the same position....maybe we could start a support group?
Also, I tell myself "it will all be over soon and life will return to normal." Not much help, I know, but it helps me a little bit. I do try to look for the humorous in every situation....sometimes what is tragedy one year can be somewhat humorous 5 years later.
2006-12-17 03:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine71 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I get depressed at christmas. Watching my kids open their presents and the smiles on their faces.
2006-12-17 02:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by clyde1300 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used to have more egg nog to make me feel better, but now I am diebetic; I just have to grin and bear it. Lost too many relatives at Christmas time.
2006-12-17 02:59:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
alot of alcohol and some porn
2006-12-17 02:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋