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Holiday season can be tough, but you're not alone
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Hi @Doug_RVA
How are you doing today?
Thank you so much for sharing. The holidays can be a tough time for many. It can be hard to connect with people during a this time when it seems like everyone is bubbling around and you are not in the same mood. I admire you for reaching out and sharing your struggles with the Carenity community.
I hope you have more sing-a-longs than sadness this holiday season!
Take care,
Lizzi from the Carenity team
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I hope Christmas will bring you joy and happiness this year
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Having support from friends, like your Thanksgiving with your best friend's family, can make a world of difference. And kudos to you for seeking professional help with therapy and medication - taking care of your mental health is crucial, especially during tough times like these. Remember, you're definitely not alone in feeling the holiday blues.
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Good evening all!
Thanksgiving π¦ has passed and Christmas π will soon be here.
This is always a very difficult time for me. I have too many bad memories - enough that they often outweigh my good memories.
Being single and 69 years young, there are times when I am overwhelmed with loneliness.
Over the years I have tried to make new and positive traditions for myself. And, my involvement with Church and my spiritual life is a major help.
My parents are both living, 91 and 95 years old. They are a bit over 200 miles from where I live and are in an assisted living facility. Though I know they are safe there, there is much that I do to take care of things for them. And, I do visit them.
At the same time, most of my bad memories of Christmas are from when I was growing up.
I see a therapist regularly and see a psychiatrist for my medications.
Thanksgiving goes well for me as I spend it with my best friend and his family and 2 crazy greyhounds.
But, now it is the lead up to Christmas. One minute I am happy listening to Christmas music and the next I am falling apart.
In any case, I know I am not alone in having difficulties with the holidays. And, I want to say WE WILL GET THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS!
Sending prayers and love to you all!
Never give up!
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