Say Anything Blog

Winter can be a very stressful time of year for anyone. Buying presents, putting up decorations, travelling, and getting back into the swing of things.

Sometimes the rush of the holidays or the lack of sunlight can really get to a person.

I know from personal experience that the holidays can be wonderful and nasty at the same time. People start blaming each other for their problems or not having enough time for each other when trying to catch up with bills and other tasks.

Depression can be a major player in the blame game.

Look at yourself and say:
Do I feel like I have achieved something this past year?
Do I feel like I have enough friends or support?
Do I get out and do enough activities?
Do I feel terrible on rainy days or on a continuous basis?
Do I ever spend time or unintentionally reflect on something that gets me down?
Do I constantly feel tired?

These are things, most if not all, that are used to guage depression.

Even if you’ve had post traumatic stress disorder, the disorder can remanifest itself in depression. After all, both conditions require you to watch them and seek help. Be sure to talk to a doctor and counselor about how you feel if you tend to feel this way.

Sometimes people are in denial when it comes to depression. They are happy to put their stress out on someone else, but at the end of they day they are still depressed. They also need to see a doctor and discuss how they feel. They may not want to admit they’re depressed but they should discuss their feelings with a doctor or counselor. Some counselors offer free consultations.

The holidays are often times when we remember loved ones who have passed away, or even tragic events that have occured in the past. The best thing a person can do to have a positive experience is to make sure that they remain healthy, and it will last much longer than the holidays.

As my own personal experience I know it can be harder on a person who is already depressed if you blame them for their actions. If you say things like “Something is wrong with you.” or “You’re acting up and I think it’s that time of year.”, it can really send a person down further. People who are depressed need to be listened to and directed towards help. Depression should have nothing to do with blame.