How Do You Avoid Loneliness And Depression During The Holiday Season?
This year, don’t dread the holiday season. Instead, make this the year of celebration and renewal. DETERMINE THIS YEAR TO BE DIFFERENT. It all begins with a plan to make this year different from years past. The first thing you must do is to figure out where the problem lies. If it stems from family issues, perhaps you should forego the usual holiday get-togethers. Yes, this may prove difficult, if not near-impossible, at first. But once you convey to your family that you are serious about making changes, they are likely to retreat and not force the issue. REACH OUT TO OTHERS. Often, depression during the holiday season comes from being alone. If this is the case, try gathering a group of familiar faces from sources other than families. Perhaps there are people in your church or workplace that are in similar situations. Look in other places as well, such as your local senior citizens’ center, VFW, gym, or bridge club. OPEN UP YOUR HOME. A friend of mine from church often has an “open ho
