Ladytiger

Hello to my BBS Family, anyway those who read this... I am one of those that get really down during the Holidays. I don't know how/when it started but it's here., and the feeling is beginning to come on me.
I fight it, but, well, if anyone knows what I am talkin about then they will understand. Alot of times, I will just want to isolate, but I will make myself come here. I have started counseling, so maybe this year will be better, who knows, I just know that I usually just want the Holidays over and done with. I don't mean to be a Bah Hum Bug either. I am rambling so I will end with this, just please understand, if I post and I am in one of those "blue moods".
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ParForGram

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Lady- I can understand feeling low over the holidays. I don't know your circumstances, but I know that there have been times I wish I could find a cave and hide there until Jan. 2. Sometimes it seems it's all about family and children and it can be soooo hard when a person doesn't have that. I do much better now, but at one time I could have written a book on holiday depression. I compared my life and everything it didn't have (in my case kids) and compared it to other people who I knew were having wonderful holidays. Well guess what? They ain't. Now when I think sad I remember that I don't have to chase the kids down to feed,bathe, and try to force them into believing they really are tired and want sleep. No belly aches,no sugar high toddlers, no MIL that hates my guts. We use to have really nice holidays. If we wany to go to the movies we do, if we want to eat out we do. There will be 4 of us together this year, I will try to remember that no matter what I need to treasure what I have, instead of yearning for what I think I need. I try to live for this day and appreciate the things in my life that are in any way good. It helps to remember that this to shall pass.

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I feel for you...I used to feel like that too....to the point I overdosed one year on Christmas and then again the day after that!
I hope the counceling helps. I think it helped me when I learned I was setting myself up and preparing to be let down. It was an emotion I learned in my childhood during my BAD holidays.
The last 4 or 5 years have been better I stay busy during the holiday season and I try to stay in the moment.....not that I don't falter...but the season is better than they used to be.

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Maeryn

Ladytiger, I know exactly what you mean. The anniversary of my mom's death is 10 days before Christmas, and five years ago my older brother was murdered. The last few years, the holidays have been very difficult to get through. I went through the motions so the kids would have a good time, but it was very hard to get in the spirit.

I've gotten through it my making a conscious effort to focus on the good things I have in life; my kids, great friends, good job and all the other blessings. This year I've been participating in a women's spirituality group every week, and it's been a godsend for me. I also went through counseling, and it did wonders. But having the ongoing support of friends is a wonderful boost. I'd definitely recommend getting involved in something like that.

Hang in there, it can get better. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Maeryn

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I hope being here & a part of this crazy & wonderful group will help this holiday season better for you!!

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