Christmas And End-Of-Year Depression
The end-of-year celebrations are not always a time of joy. Because sometimes, depression is there. Reduced light, family worries… Christmas and New Year’s Day combine triggering factors that can lead to a drop in morale. Here are some tips to chase away chrismas and end-of-year depression.
During the holiday season, there would be more depression, mainly relapses. This may seem contradictory: while the period is synonymous with joy, some will be overcome with sadness. Of course, it must be emphasized that the end of the year is not the cause of this gloom: Christmas and New Year’s Day can serve as triggers for depression or the risk of a relapse of depression.
Christmas and end-of-year depression
–Lack of light a factor of depression and depression
Winter, in general, is a period that favors low mood. Indeed, the drop in light linked to this period can be the cause of mild blues, but also seems to play an important role in the appearance of seasonal depression.
Seasonal depression often appears as early as October and disappears with the arrival of good weather. It’s a real depression, unlike depression.
To treat seasonal depression, treatment involves taking antidepressants combined with psychotherapy. In addition, light therapy sessions are also prescribed. This technique, also used in jet-lag, consists of exposing oneself to special lamps which will simulate sunlight. And it also works in case of blues.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact your doctor. Because sometimes, the discomfort is deeper, and factors other than light are involved.
Family and depression at Christmas
Christmas holidays are of course family reunions. However, these events are often the triggers for depression or relapses.
Indeed, in certain cases, reunions can give rise to some friction, and revive old conflicts, which can be at the origin of the depressed mood.
In addition, these traditional meetings can awaken the pain linked to an event which has changed the composition of the household (mourning, divorce, etc.).
But if seeing your family can sometimes be a source of tension, conversely, spending Christmas alone is often much more difficult. And loneliness around the holidays is one of the main triggers of depression.
Tips to prevent christmas and end-of-year depression
If depression requires consultation with a health professional for treatment. A few tips can help you chase away gloom and ward off the specter of depression.
–Don’t spend Christmas alone
Find out, there are many family or friends who would be happy to share the turkey alongside you! And your neighbors, neighborhood associations or town hall? Don’t they organize a little Christmas meal?
–Give gifts
Joy is communicative. If you please, you yourself will be in heaven! More generally, invest in your holiday preparations. You won’t see the time passing!
–Change your scenery
Sometimes you also have to consider changing your setting! Why not take a vacation? If you are not a fan of winter sports, there are many sunny destinations.
–Do not hesitate to seek the help of a professional
No, doctors and psychologists are not all skiing during the holidays! So if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, are feeling down or simply dreading the holidays, don’t hesitate to consult them.
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