Posted by Jane D on November 6, 2001, at 14:47:35
In reply to Holiday Depression, posted by Rosa on November 6, 2001, at 8:20:06
> Many people tend to feel depression, anxiety, and confusion around the holidays? Often we do not know why. It is only after we sit down and sort through what our holidays were like when we were children that we realize the kinds of negative experiences that the holidays brought. Unfortunately, our children may be experiencing similar feelings. How do you deal with holiday depression?
Rosa - I'm sure there are some people who fit your description but I think for many of us the stress has nothing to do with childhood. My holidays as a child were fine. As an adult though I find them quite stressful for purely adult reasons. The amount of time required to meet family obligations, catch up with old friends, perhaps shop and cook and clean house for visitors, and definately the time spent trying to make sure the kids have a good time no matter what, is physically overwhelming. Mentally (if there is such a distinction), I feel guilty about everything above that I fail to do, reviewing a Christmas card list reminds me of the people I have cut off and New Years always brings thoughts of what I have failed to accomplish in my life or memories of how I felt on previous New Years. Childhood holidays were a piece of cake in comparison. - Jane
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