Over Coming The Holiday Blues
Can you imagine, the holidays are upon us. Next week is Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. As always the stores and now TV commercials are advertising for Christmas already. They express, joy and happiness, but not everyone feels the joyfulness of the season. The holiday season can be a joyful time for some, but for others it can be a time when unwelcome feelings, of depression, stress comes about. We think on love ones who have died, sickness, and just getting through tragic moments in our life, life it self. I can relate to these feelings, just losing both my parents with five months of each other. But reality life goes on. I just wanted to share some coping tips, that have worked for me. 1. Do not be afraid to acknowledge your feelings. Realize that it is normal to feel sad. Cry, and talk about your feelings, share how you feel with a close friend, or relative that understands. Sometimes talking to someone who has experience the same as you...