Holidays and depression

[jimmyolsenblues]

I get so sad during the holidays.
My dad is not around. My kids live 200 miles away.
I am fighting with extending cousins and aunts.
The holidays always stink for me.
And yes in the past , carb city.
But this xmas and new years. I am not eating pizza, bread, rice, potatoes, pasta.
I am simply not eating it.
Now I know alcohol does not help depression. I know that.
But why would I lie, I am going to have at least one vodka with club soda and a lemon. Not the best defense against holidays. But hey take my carbs, i am going to have a vodka on new years.
I wish everyone on the board a happy holiday.
But honestly, I wish it was jan 2nd today.

[SandyL2002]

Hi Jimmy.. I get so sad during the Holidays too and this year..I get to have TOM visit too..so that makes the depression worse... Both of my parents are gone My sister doesn't live around.. The kids are getting bigger and want to do there own things.. Money is HORRIBLE right now..and Unfortuantely I am drowning my tears in Carbs... Make sure you don't over do it on the Alcohol.

[sillygirl]

Jimmie and Sandy, it's a very common thing around the holidays, I'm sure.

This is my first Xmas without my father or my mother in law. I am very, very sad. However, I have invited everyone else over here so that I can focus on preparing the meals, decorating (a little because I'm not in the mood!), and making a nice holiday for those around me. I know that making a nice day will bring a little happiness to me as well.

Jimmy, I'm having probably mopre than one Vodka on the rocks, with olives

Deep breaths my friends, deep breaths. It helps!

[OzLover]

I get sad especially on Xmas morning as both of my children live out of the area. One in TX & one in TN. That just really sucks. So I try to make the best of it. Thank goodness for the telephone!!!!

Glenda

[LooseShoes]

I'm so glad Christmas is over--I feel like I have my life back again.

I hope everyone is feeling better now.

[beonce4u61286]

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