Fighting Depression on New Years Eve

I managed to get depressed on Christmas Eve, despite having a plan to make sure I didn’t get depressed! Some of my plans fell through and I went straight down. It just makes no sense! I worked through it. Now it is time for New Years- it’s as bad as Christmas in terms of expectations. I have solid plans with a friend.

What about you? If you had trouble this week- you still have time to plan for the last day of the year. Plans make sure that the depression doesn’t take over.

Julie

* Be sure and see the Preventing Holiday Blues newsletter posted below for more tips.

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Prevent the Holiday Blues Newsletter

Prevent the Holiday Blues

The holidays are a great time to visit with family and friends, exchange presents, look at beautiful lights and eat delicious food. Unfortunately, they can also be a very stressful and depressing time for people with a mental illness and their family members. As a person with bipolar disorder, I often have trouble with the holidays.   This is why I plan my day’s way in advance to make sure I minimize stress and increase my enjoyment.  

Do you have a plan for the holidays yet? No matter what you celebrate- now is a good time to really think where you want to be and what you want to do during the last few weeks of the year.  

The following ideas can help:  

Holidays have the reputation for being jolly, family oriented, exciting times. People are often on vacation and families who haven’t seen each other in a while get together. [ Read More ]

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