Sue Bergeson
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
I don't know about you, but I'm always bothered by the many stories this time of year talking about the holiday blues. At DBSA, it seems to be the season for a lot of media calls. It's like, all of a sudden, depression and bipolar disorder are popular and acceptable topics. And it always ...
BPGeezer
Monday, December 10, 2007 at 04:25 PM
My wife and I used to pretty much avoid social situations because they were sometimes triggering for me. For the past few years, be've been using another approach. We attend a lot of functions now, but I always have an undetstood "escape clause." If I feel too pressured, I follow your advice these days. I'll find a quiet corner, take a walk around the block or even sit in the car for a bit until I can get my emotions under control. If it's a long affair, we take two cars so that I can leave if I need to without being a wet blanket for my wife.
This year, her company Christmas party is at a large hotel, so we booked a room. If I need a break, it's no problem and we don't have to worry about driving home at night.
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clydelady
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Sue, You are right holidays are now a love or hate issue in many circles. I do believe some of the best ways to cope is to review your years coping skills and have a plan with someone to talk to or somewhere safe to go if you become depressed, anxious or manic.
All three can be issues with long term fallout - so the best plan is to "have a plan"
As you or Matty would say -Apply " Pearls of wisdom".
Thanks for another great year. Big Hug.
I hope you are showing off your pretty eyes with lots of sparkles in your clothes. ;-)
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STARLA
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 04:59 AM
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David C Schupbach
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 08:40 PM
This time of year is always rough for me too, because it reminds me of those who are gone. My mother, Grandfather, Grandmother. They all passed away during a two year period, during which I also went through Bankruptcy, Divorce, and my Father's stroke. I am alive today only through the help of God, my friends in the medical community, and my own desire to turn things around. My story is at http://morambler.wordpress.com If anyone can get useful tips that help them change their own lives for the better, it will all have been worth it.
Thank you Sue for your help here with these tips.
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Anonymous
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 02:34 AM
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Anonymous
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 10:54 PM
The holiday season is a mixture of emotions for me. On the one hand joyful.....I love giving gifts, it's a wonderful time. It is a time of stress too, and overcoming anxiety......well I'm glad to have medications.
Then there is the down side......it's the end of the year, the winter cold and darkness begins. I don't care for such things and it brings me down. Even with company it brings me down. Less sunlight I supose.
I would never talk to anyone who didn't understand clinical depreeion. What's that often given advice....."If you want to stay happy avoid depressed people."
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Peg
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I too go through a mixture of emotions over the holidays. I am anxious because I bake cookies from an old family recipe to send along with gifts. I need to mail them all to the east coast. I live in California. I get so down after the holidays because it seems like nobody calls to see how I'm doing. Is it that I don't matter or that they don't want to be bothered with a depressed person. I try to sound up when they call. I get so confused. I sometimes just want to drop out of circulation and see if anyone misses me. Is that childish? Am I the only one who feels this way? I just wish the depression would cease to exist. It ruins everything. If its not the saddness its the irritability that comes out of nowhere. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can control this to keep people I love from running away from me?
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