Does anyone else get anxious around the holidays? I have been feeling really down for the last month and I just couldn't put my finger on why, but I think it is just this time of year. I suffer from quite bad anxiety at the best of times, but team it with holiday related depression and I feel a bit overwhelmed.
I am not normally lost for words, but I have tried to put into words how I am feeling for over an hour now and I just can't find the right way to express why I feel this way. I guess I am trying to say how I feel without being too 'woe is me' because I have a good life and a great family.
I think these feelings get magnified because it is such a busy time of year and we are all exhausted and feel pulled in so many directions. The more I want to hide under my doonah and sleep, the more social events I have to attend and put on a cheery face.
I'm OK, I'll just feel better on 1 January 2010 when all the holiday fanfare is over. Hopefully between now and then the urge to eat my weight in chocolate won't overcome me!
Are you talking about me ? I came across your blog via a friend (Tania's) blog. This time is the worst, like you I don't want to have people think I am "woe is me" I do have a good life but struggle with time of year. Hopefully Christmas will come around quickly, the new year will begin and we both will feel a bit better. Martine x
ReplyDeleteFinancial pressure, family pressure, relationships, tiredness - i think it's just an emotional time of year and affects so many people in so many different ways.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Tully - 1st January will be here before you know it and just imagine how fantastic 2010 will be with another 30kgs going?
I feel the same. Roll on January.
ReplyDeleteYeh I know the feeling, maybe there is some reason you feel low at this time of the year, some family stuff ot what not. I normally find any seasonal sadness for me is linked with past bad experiences.... so it helps to recognise what they are and accept that its ok to be sad! x
ReplyDeleteI feel a little anxious when things get on my mind around the holidays. Particularly visiting family. But mostly I don't feel anything. I think I lost my Christmas spirit a while ago :D
ReplyDeleteI think everyone feels a bit overwhelmed this time of year. Personally, I've taken steps to simplify the whole process and have finally learned how to say NO. Amazing the difference that can make. Now I only take part in things I want to and that makes the season more enjoyable for me. Hope you feel better about things soon.
ReplyDeleteFirstly - that picture cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteSecondly - you're not alone. Just take care of yourself and it will be over with soon enough!
Em :)
I could have written your post word for word myself. Bring on January I say.
ReplyDeleteI get a little down, too. Less sunlight, miss my family, harder to keep my promises to myself (do not inhale everything at the potluck!!! type stuff).
ReplyDeleteAt least you have all of us :-)
It's a VERY stressful time of year! Ironically, it's a time when people tend to focus on what they don't have. Or worries about what they didn't accomplish over the past year. Or fears about the future. Try to find aspects of the season you enjoy, and take care of yourself!
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My worst night in New Years Eve. I am not a fan. I find the entire event quite emotional. Out with the old, in with the new....
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