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I never did do good around the holidays. Its close enough now that the depression and anxiety is starting, watching everyone else enjoy the holidays just makes me wonder where did I go wrong.
I suspect its a reflection from where the holidays were stressful and negative when I was growing up. All I can remember is the arguments, bitterness, how everything was soured purposely because father did not like the holidays.
Yeah I know, its an issue that needs to be dealt with, problem is I been dealing with it the last several years trying to make myself relax and enjoy, but it just don't work in practice.
All I want to do is to go to sleep and not wake up until Jan 2nd.
I suspect its a reflection from where the holidays were stressful and negative when I was growing up. All I can remember is the arguments, bitterness, how everything was soured purposely because father did not like the holidays.
Yeah I know, its an issue that needs to be dealt with, problem is I been dealing with it the last several years trying to make myself relax and enjoy, but it just don't work in practice.
All I want to do is to go to sleep and not wake up until Jan 2nd.
I'm with you. I've learned to appreciate the moments that are not so stressful and draining; I love to drive by and look at the pretty decorations and lights that those who really get wrapped up and enjoy holidays display for those of us with the "blahs" to appreciate. I've discovered alot of people feel the way we do, and since the holiday celebrations are only temporary, figure I'll try to enjoy them as best I can while they are here. We don't decorate at my house; guess if I had children I'd be more inclined to do so for their enjoyment, so I appreciate other's efforts of putting on a beautiful display. We also don't spend alot in gifts; my family focuses on having a really good meal and spending time together. This relieves alot of the financial stress that goes along with celebration. We decided in my family and Hubby's a few years back that it was time to scale down. Before long, the holiday shuffle will be behind us, and we can look forward to next year, despite the gloomy predictions out there looming in 2013. (hee hee)
Happy Holidays, my friend.
(((Hugs)))
Maybe this is something for a therapist. Medications is obviously not going to change how I perceive the holidays but a therapist can probably give prospective and even a new way of looking at it.
I too wish I could go to sleep and wake up on January 2nd.
My holiday experiences as a child and teenager were happy ones, so who knows where my dislike for the holidays stems from now.
I hope you, and all of us, who struggle at this time of year find some peace. Even in a small way.
Your feelings aren't because you've ' gone wrong' somehow. I'm sorry you are struggling right now. Know you are in my thoughts.
((((((((((((((((((( HUGS ))))))))))))))
Gaye