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RE: Depression and the Holidays
I'm not a depressive person either, but due to my son's ptsd, I got into self help groups for depression and anxiety about a year ago. I had no idea of the struggles. Holidays are worse for the people in those groups, and they do really feel like everyone else has a better life and more support than they do. The "managing expectations" idea is a great one, but some people are too far gone to even get there.
I worked at a hospital and holidays were always the worst. I am sorry about your son and I hope that the support is helping. xoxo
He's not doing to well, but I pray he will soon. When he is in support groups it is the best time. Drugs and doctors do not help as far as I can tell - for him and for others.
Well thank you for the "managing expectations" idea is a great one. I agree with you, this is really geared for those of us that are prone to winter melancholy rather than clinical depression. I wish you and your son the best, truly.
Thank you very much. I've had some situational depression a few times and it was not good. It passes quickly for me though, and I am so grateful for that.