Seasonal Depression
I was telling someone the other day that it's "depression season." It is sad to say, but it truly is. During the holidays we tend to fill our lives with the joy that the holidays are supposed to bring. Advertising tells us to buy, buy, buy. Create those moments of romance, love and connection. But for some people it is a constant reminder that they are facing something else. That things have changed since the last holiday, the romance, love and connections are being divided; they are facing divorce, separation or loss. Depression is not always chemical, and it does not always look the same on each person. Neither does hope; we all find ways to keep what is bothering us hidden deep where we think people won’t see it, but before it decides to explode into actions that are not even related to the real reason, we need to take the steps to identify what needs to change. Right now, we need to find a way to change the "depression season" and find hope, faith and new traditions. How do we find those positives when we are constantly bombarded with what we don't have, what we lost and what we would like to have?
