The holidays are so hard because there is such expectations to be surrounded by people but for some...that just isn't going to happen or...the people you are expected to be around are toxic or cause great stress.
I like the idea of volunteering...there are so many people who need help this time of year. What I am going to try to do here on the site is have a special time for chatting...perhaps a virtual holiday party...something like that.
Anyways...thanks for writing this...I think a lot of our members will be helped by these tips.
Don't know why, but I find this to be the most depressing holiday programs. I remember some years ago thinking how the outcast rarely, if ever, is accepted by the popular clique and I just sobbed through the last 10 minutes. If I was trying to feel better or at least entertained during the holidays, this would definitely not be on my list of things to watch.
Hi Deborah, the problem I have is that even though I will be around people on Christmas Day I still Feel alone. I don't know what causes this other than memories of toxic childhood Christmas's . I truly wish I could "shake this" but it happens every single year. Well maybe this year it'll be different. Sioux.
I moved far away from my family after graduating high school and I think that made my depression even worse around the holidays. I cannot usually afford to go and see them so I'd end up spending Christmas with my boyfriend's or a friend's family. Which of course made me feel even more depressed and alone because of how happy they were together. The last two Christmases I have chosen to spend by myself, and plan to do the same this year. I am going to try some of these tips, they sound promising. Thanks!
Good article, thank you! If being alone becomes a recurring theme, an individual needs to take the initiative to turn the tide as soon as possible. Family is crucial. If you do not have a healthy support network of extended family, then connect with others similarly situated and create a chosen family - where you will be needed and valued. There is a service that matches adults platonically to create surrogate extended family relationships. You might not have a full support system for this holiday, but the sooner you reach out, the more likely you are to have one for your future holidays.
CreatingExtendedFamilies.com
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hi
I appreciate how much help this is
Thanks for the advice not to drink I was actually goin to do this
I'm not really alone,but I do feel alone
And don't want to make it worse
Jon