Lets talk about depression at christmas ~ Beverley Butterfly
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- Lets talk about depression at christmas - I have been struggling lately and I know I am not alone so lets talk about it xx
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Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of so lets talk about how christmas can be difficult. Subtitles will be up on the video tomorrow I apologise for the wait xx
I’ve felt the same way about Christmas since my mom died in 2009. It’s just my brother and I, and we don’t generally see each other over the holidays. I still love the decorations and food and all that, but it’s not the same without being with family. You don’t appreciate those special moments until they’re gone.
It’s so true honey once those special people are gone it’s just not the same, but we are not alone feeling this way which helps I think. Sending you so much love ❤️❤️
I'm grieving for a completely different reason. It's been like this for a while.
that was great steven said he hasnt felt the same about christmas since his mum died around christmas 10 years ago,
It’s not the same it makes it so difficult sending you all so much love xx
I'm under pressure to be my best self during Christmas and boxing day. I'm around alot of people next week and it is super draining. I'm so greatful I have care support who help physically and mentally. My husband is always with my family at Christmas and he loves Christmas so I feel I have to make the effort.
There is so much pressure this time of year it’s so draining I hope you manage to get through it ok xx
You are an amazing, strong person Beverley! Thank you for your honesty, wisdom & compassion. I've been living with depression & anxiety since I was a teenager: it ebbs & flows but thankfully the meds I'm on now keep me on a more even keel moodwise. I have a few tools in my toolbox. In no particular order:
- Mindfulness: I try to incorporate it into everything I do. I don't always remember to, but it can help me get out of a spiral before I get too panicky or low.
- Self compassion/Lovingkindness - really helpful reframing techniques that chime well with my Taoism. We are all part of the universe, and practising compassion towards both ourselves and others puts positive energy out into the world.
- Hygge: I discovered the Hygge philosophy a few years ago & it's made wintertime SO MUCH EASIER! SAD is something that always makes the darker months hard, but simple modifications to our home (extra fairy lights, soft furnishings and nice music) really help.
- A lightbox: speaking of SAD I don't have to use my lightbox very often but when I'm especially lethargic in winter it really helps to sit in front of it for 1/2 an hour or so. It ups my energy and mood.
- Narrative Therapy: a counselor introduced me to this many years ago. There are some academic criticisms of this approach, but I've found it useful in conjunction with other tools. It really helps me to engage with unhelpful thinking in a depersonalised way and that can help me feel more in control.
I really hope you start to feel a bit brighter soon. Sending you love and light 🤗💜
What wonderful tools thank you so much for sharing them sweetheart, we are stronger than we think xx
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Thank you 😊