I hate the blues.....

[man of God]

I hate feeling down and depressed, and more than ever during winter time. Those days after Christmas and New Years are the worst. Does anyone else feel like this? This is when I have to get on my knees and pray the most, thanking God for what I have and forgetting the negative.

 

[Lyndra]

For a moment there I thought you meant the "blues" music genre. I think everyone hates feeling depressed, because it isn't a nice way to feel. The time after Christmas and New Year can be a little depressing. The Christmas celebrations are over, all the guests and friends have gone home, and there's still a couple of months of bad weather (at least, in the northern hemisphere).

The lucky people are the ones who can pull themselves out of it, but if you need help don't be afraid to reach out the friends or support. Maybe schedule a get-together or two in late January, so there's something to look forward to.

 

[Alex]

I guess we all get the blues sometimes, but we have to find a way to lift ourselves. Recently I've been helping a neighbor and it made me realize things aren't so bad. She's old and alone, no family, has MS and can't walk. It's hard for to do simple things like even open the door for me, so when I see her I think that life isn't that bad as some people are struggling more than I am.

 

[AngelaMc]

I hate feeling down and depressed, and more than ever during winter time. Those days after Christmas and New Years are the worst. Does anyone else feel like this? This is when I have to get on my knees and pray the most, thanking God for what I have and forgetting the negative.

Your not alone I also and many others feel this way, especially in the winter months. Try to get out once in awhile other than just going to work. Sometimes a brisk walk, some music, or just having family or friends over for a game night or something, makes me feel less blue or depressed. Try this and see if it helps a little.

 

[janemariesayed]

It is because the winter days are short, and sometimes very gray. If the weather isn't good we don't feel like going out. So we can sit inside in boredom and start to feel low and depressed. It will be spring soon enough and hopefully, you will start to feel better. I often wonder how SAD depression feels like. Chin up, here comes the sun!