Christmas becomes a time of continuous celebrations, gifts, fun, rest from work, ornaments and happiness. But when it is assumed that everyone should be happy, in many people emerges a state of utter sadness, much like a depression, which could lead to clinical emotional problems. During this time, increase mood disorders.
It happens to many people who end up being in a delicate situation, because everyone around him seem to enjoy, but they are wrong. It should be noted a number of tips to try to cope with these special days best.
Christmas causes of unhappiness
There are many factors that lead to melancholy in a season that almost everyone remembers as magical in ancient times, especially during childhood. They should know them because they are the root of the problem.
The main cause lies in overly high expectations created.
The obligation to be happy can cause just the opposite occurs. If ‘noses’ one has to be with a smile, perhaps the unconscious rebels and sadness appears. People suffering from depression feel worse generally ensue as harmful reflections, recalling that other years have been good, and now have a serious problem.
When you have suffered the loss of loved ones at Christmas we tend to remember the good old days with those people. a sense of nostalgia that leaves each non for fun appears.
When there is a problem of loneliness, it needs to be accompanied by increases at this time, which is supposed to be to be with family and friends. Those who have been forced to move away for work or studies, and can not return to his family for whatever reason, will feel especially bad.
Tips for Surviving Christmas
Those who are aware that they will go wrong at Christmas, can follow a few tips to try to cope much better party.
First, if one is sad, it is good to reflect to try to clarify the reason that led him to this state. Thus, they have taken the first step in trying to fix it. If it is not too clear, you can enlist the help of psychotherapy. For example, if one feels alone, it is good to take the time to reflect on whether or not there is a real problem. It is strange that a person is completely isolated, always have family and friends. Often negative thoughts is unfounded. If not, it’s a good time to consider a strategy to reconcile with those with whom we have fought, sometimes without a compelling reason, or sign up for courses or sports activities where you can meet people from the most interesting.
It is extremely important to try to be positive, as far as possible. If we need a next be, it should not be burdened mind that is no longer with us. Instead, it is good to get together with other family members and remember the best moments that have lived with that person. We try to convince himself that we have been very fortunate to have had it near us.
We should not exaggerate with Christmas. It is a religious celebration with a huge importance for various denominations, especially Christian. The faithful of these religions go better this time, because they reject the trivialization of the holidays. Excessive consumerism does not bring happiness. If you have money, you can buy better gifts and organize a great dinner, but otherwise to meet the next person, and add some delicacy a little ‘special’ dinner, within the possibilities of each, you can spend a wonderful Christmas.