I remember last Christmas, I started to feel those depression symptoms coming back. We were going to Christmas parties and getting Christmas cards from family and friends but I felt horrible. I was blah and didn’t feel like doing much. Maybe you get like this at Christmas too. Why is that?
Well for me it had tons do to with all those sweet carbohydrate treats I was eating… cookies galore, chocolates everywhere… Sweet at first but killer in the end. Too much of a good thing is too much and your body shuts down. That’s one reason.
So, this Christmas I’m going to lay off on the treats. Don’t laugh! I am. I have already started. When I go to a Christmas party, I’m laying off the dairy and carbs and eating more protein and veggies first. Then, after I’ve had my fill of veggies, I’ll go for a sweet. Funny thing happens. I am good after one or two but rarely more than that. I’ve had my fill and have emphasized on visiting with others and asking them about their lives. Food is good when there’s good company. Too many sweet foods and I’ll be back in Christmas depression.
I know for many of you, Christmas is overrated. It may only emphasize a pain or lonely feeling you have as a result of being cut off from family or friends. What do you do when this happens? For one, get out a notebook and start listing all the good things in your life. Yes, do it. You’ll soon realize some good things to be thankful for.
If you are alone or far away from family and friends, then join a local volunteer group that brings holiday cheers to others. You will help yourself and others this way.
Another great idea, is reach out to the friends you do have. Look for others around you, who may have gone through some difficult changes in the past year and, in the true spirit of Christmas, invite them to celebrate with you, and remind them that there is hope.
Christmas Depression is a growing problem. For many, the celebration of Christmas has grown far from its original meaning of hope, peace and joy, goodwill to men.
Distress centers and crisis workers confirm that there is an increase in both the numbers and severity of calls by depressed people during the Christmas season.
If Christmas depression comes, surround yourself with positive people who make you feel hopeful and give you encouragement.
Beating Christmas Depression With Life Changing Gifts!
Christmas in North America usually involves a lot of baked goodies, turkey and all the fixings. We feast together with family and friends and then make New Year’s Resolutions to lose the weight we gained. How ironic that in other parts of the world a child dies every minute from starvation. Now that’s Christmas depression.
Here’s an idea to consider to beat the Christmas depression, why not make a donation in someone’s honour to a charities gift catalogue? Simply give a donation to their mission then give a card to your loved one to let them know that in their honour, you have made a contribution for a family to have education, health care, or agriculture to provide financial income.
That’s one way to beat the Christmas depression! Here are… Top 5 Christmas Ideas to Spread Some Hope to Others (You’ll Find Joy and Hope in Return)
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