wonderer
8 Answers
Ducky
It will if I allow it. I am vigilant about depression (having been through a major one) and I try to continue on my same regular routine....exercise, eating properly and getting enough sleep. As much as possible, I avoid dwelling on past events and situations that have been difficult. I also allow others to tell me how they feel at Christmas time. Many are sad and that makes me feel like I'm pretty normal.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
sunnyB
Don't let things get you down, look around you can always see someone worse off, it's the best way to look at life even when times are hard.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
jhharlan
As a normally depressed person I can say yes to both of your questions. I medicate heavily and am actually looking forward to "The Day". Yes, drugs can and do help. Seek out a good doctor for help...........
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Bob/PKB
This year is proving difficult, partly because both my parents are now gone. A major reason, though, is that I have distanced myself from my eldest son and will miss him and his children during the holidays, as well as every day. I'm having trouble putting Christmas decorations around the house, and I usually enjoy that so much.
Coping with depression has been an issue for over 20 years. I used to take medication, but haven't had any for about a year. Keeping busy helps, and some adrenal support seems to be helping, too. Faith, believe it or not, helps the most.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Enjoy your holiday...you have each other and good friends. You know your kids will be thinking of you!
OK ... I'm having a difficult Christmas too. I'll be glad when it's over. When I'm depressed I sit and stare waaaay too much. I have a new plan it is this ... MOVE, MOVE, MOVE, MOVE.
Clean house, take a walk, clean a drawer, a closet, mop, SHOP, dance, put up decorations. I've read that it's almost impossible to move when depression hits. I am going to prove them wrong.
Why does your daughter-in-law drug and drink? It would be terrible to have that illness,
I guess addicts can't stop without a recovery plan? Are you safe?
My three grand children are spending Christmas week at Disneyland. And I'm not. Their other grandparents will be going with them. Money makes life sweet. And fortunately they have lots ... and lots. (Do you hear the tone in my voice, Phyllis?)
Different problems. Two mothers in pain.
We could have other problems. Cancer. Poverty.......
We have a skylight in the ceiling and I hear RAIN. That's a good thing. Do you have my phone number?
Bustieone: sounds like your Christmas will be ...dreary? Is that the word?
Tommyh
itsmee
I just keep breathing. Also, I keep my Depression to myself because I've found that a lot of people don't like it if you give yourself away. So I put on a happy face and go around singing "Don't worry. Be Happy"
And yes, I know what happened to the guy who penned that cheerful little ditty.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
And Merry Merry Merry Christmas to you. I like your comment.
mycatsmom
When I was a kid, my dad used to say that his mother(who died when I was almost 4 ), used to cry a lot at Christmas time, b/c she was thinking of the folks back home.......in Germany. So, he said , he promised himself then that when he grew up, he would make Christmas a happy time for his wife and kids and he would enjoy it.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
I'll say this: Happy New Year.
