Christmas Depression

I'm sorry you're feeling down @JodiCogburn, but it isn't weird at all that Christmas is making you feel that way. Unfortunately, it's actually very common to feel depressed around the holidays or for existing depression to deepen due to the family-oriented nature of the holiday, pressure to have a good time, overwhelming obligations such as seeing relatives and buying gifts, and conflicting feelings about the year coming to a close.

I'mnot sure what your exact reasons are, but whatever they know that it isn't weird and I'm here anytime you'd like to talk, I'm sorry it's a tough time of year for you.

Like Shanna said, it is very normal to feel depressed around the holidays. There are so many expectations, social and otherwise, that can contribute to depression and anxiety this time of the year. Talking about the your struggle can be really helpful so it's good you're being open about it. As I'm sure you know, there are many listeners on here who would love to talk to you more about your struggles. Itmight help take the edge off to have a chat about it. :)

It's not weird at all. In fact, as these other lovely listeners have mentioned - it's very common!

There's a lot of stress related to the holidays: seeing family you don't particularily care for, missing loved ones you cannot see, feeling alone,cleaning and prep for guests, long travel times, spending money on gifts, and the anxiety of 'what if they don't like it?', and just the general exhaustion that comes with social get-togethers.

Also remember that the decreased amount of sunlight tends to aggravate S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which can make people miserable in the winter.

Please remember that we're all here for you, and I'm certain some listeners will be taking time out of their holiday festivities to be here for those individuals who are having a hard time. <3

I get depressed around Christmas almost every year since I turned 12 and it's always because everyone else does everything perfectly and makes everything seem so easy while in the meantime I'm struggling and messing up constantly.

The holidays are just do hard. I feel like they're all about being around people you love and feeling loved...but they just make me feel more alone than ever.

I know how you feel. I can't wait for it to be over. But don't, it will be done with soon. I just try to hunker down, sleep a lot, and before you know it, BAM! no more Christmas! Hang in there, buddy.

Today is Christmas and I cannot think of a worse day in the year.

Although the I found this interesting article...

http://mobile.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/feeling-sad-at-christmas-time-youre-not-alone/story-fniym874-1227164253451

​I just want to get back into bed and sleep. Wait until this day is over.

I just want to get through the holiday without drama and as quickly as possible.I have anxiety and depression and I have to work tonight. Need help getting through.

I'm so sorry that you are feeling that way! Yeah it is normal.I felt like that practically this whole month.Christmas is one of the most stressful times for me.It just brings back memories I just don't want to remember.