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O/T anyone else with christmas blues?

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Submitted by thenewwife on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 1:17pm

I really want to be excited about christmas this year, it's my son's first christmas he will have santa presents and be excited about presents. I'm excited to see him open his presents and all, but I can't shake the Christmas blues this year. My sister past away earlier this year at 20 and it's really put a damper on my christmas spirit honestly with everything that has happend this year (it has been a very awful year) I just want christmas and the holidays to be over. Sad Maybe some last minute christmas cheer will pop up last minute. Any advise to get into christmas?

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Submitted by aggravated1 on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 1:21pm

I am so sorry for your loss.

We discussed this in church last week, actually.
Our pastor said the best way to feel better is to do something for someone else, like buy a toy for a child who won't get much, or volunteer in a soup kitchen, things like that. In doing something selflessly for someone else, you will feel better inside. I have to say, it has always worked for me.

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Submitted by ddakan on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 1:57pm

Yea, I feel ya. 13 years ago I lost my grandfather and every year I get into a serious funk that I can't shake off. We miss them and want them with us and its sad Sad

On top of having 4 skids and 4 bios. The bullshit gets deep around here. Christmas is a time for the skids to show up, take take take and its just OLD. I dread it.

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Submitted by skylarksms on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 2:04pm

Sorry for your loss.

I guess when I am in a bad mood around the holidays, it helps me to go out and drive around a bit to look at lights.

I also agree with the idea of doing something for someone less fortunate.

And of course, lots and LOTS of holiday cheer (alcohol)...just not while you are driving to look at the lights... LOL