Christmas blues (40)
I am sorry you feel that way. No one should feel like that. 
Wow! I can definatly imagine why its hard for you every holiday. To lose a loved one anytime of the year is always difficult but during the holidays must be the hardest. I can't ever imagine going through that.
I am so sorry for you and your family and my biggest warmest hugs to you guys!
I am so sorry for you and your family and my biggest warmest hugs to you guys!
The same with me. I can't listen to a song or watch something on tv and the hoover dam breaks open.
That is a great idea on helping others who are less fortunate during the holidays. It definatly takes our minds off of our blues and helps us to feel good about ourselves knowing we helped others.
That is a great idea on helping others who are less fortunate during the holidays. It definatly takes our minds off of our blues and helps us to feel good about ourselves knowing we helped others.
No baby, it isnt just you. We all get it at sometime....it is just more prevalent at Christmas...:))
Another thing is to keep busy - not activity hustle and bustle.. but busy with the little things - see carolers or Christmas cantatas.. go to the mall and watch the little ones as they sit on Santa's knee - that is always funny to see their expression.. plan a Christmas tea and cookies for your closest family (maybe sisters) or friends.
Anyhow.. keep the kleenex box out - it is nice to still have hearts that even let emotions seep through!
more hugs..
Anyhow.. keep the kleenex box out - it is nice to still have hearts that even let emotions seep through!
more hugs..
That's beautiful!. Many of the ornaments I have are attached to special memories ...but nothing quite so poignant. That is truly a treasure.My thoughts and feelings too...
That is a good way to go. Keep your self busy and live. I still put up the tree with my daughter with the special order of chinese food and the modern and classic Christmas songs in the air. I find that keeping traditions alive helps to battle the blues and still brings
good memories to the season and the years. It is good to have solid support from family and friends at holiday time , helps to blow the blues away.
good memories to the season and the years. It is good to have solid support from family and friends at holiday time , helps to blow the blues away.
Thank you everyone for your replies and suggestions. I will definatly keep those in mind.
The past week has been better for me and hopefuly the next few ones will be as well.
The past week has been better for me and hopefuly the next few ones will be as well.
I agree that at Christmas time, emotions can be high. Let us just remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, and wish them peace on that day.
And let us remember those who are in harms way, and protecting what we hold dear....
By the way, has anyone listened to Elvis Presley's album, "Blue Christmas" ?
And let us remember those who are in harms way, and protecting what we hold dear....
By the way, has anyone listened to Elvis Presley's album, "Blue Christmas" ?
Hi Katine,
You are definetely not alone in how you are feeling. I personally could not care less if christmas came this year. I just recentlly got divorced and my dad passed away this past July so this Christmas is not a fun time for me at all. But for the sake of the kids I will put on a happy face and do what I gotta do.
You are definetely not alone in how you are feeling. I personally could not care less if christmas came this year. I just recentlly got divorced and my dad passed away this past July so this Christmas is not a fun time for me at all. But for the sake of the kids I will put on a happy face and do what I gotta do.
I find that this is the time of year that we all sit back and contemplate what could have been, what we could have done different and reflect on all our past mistakes. Maybe that is what your doing...realizing all the things you could have done differently or the things you did to hurt other people. 
Dont beat yourself up over it...buck up and carry on.
Dont beat yourself up over it...buck up and carry on." Mummy...Daddy, the puppy Santa brought me just won't wake up"!
Cathy,
Going through the same thing but not for the same reason.
There are always people worst off than you are.
Thank you for making me realize that things in MY life may not be so bad.
Your story puts things in a wholly different perspective.
What else is there to say?
I hope things will shape out ok for you and your mom.
Like all the others have offered, try to make your time with her count and not have any regrets about things you should have done or said with/to her.
Sylvain
Going through the same thing but not for the same reason.
There are always people worst off than you are.
Thank you for making me realize that things in MY life may not be so bad.
Your story puts things in a wholly different perspective.
What else is there to say?
I hope things will shape out ok for you and your mom.
Like all the others have offered, try to make your time with her count and not have any regrets about things you should have done or said with/to her.
Sylvain
Cathy,
From the above post: "There are always people worst off than you are."
After reading the post, I realized that it could have been misconstrued as cold hearted and minimizing the effect this situation has on you and your family.
To clarify, I am feeling the blues over something that is small in comparison to the illness of a close family member.
Sylvain
From the above post: "There are always people worst off than you are."
After reading the post, I realized that it could have been misconstrued as cold hearted and minimizing the effect this situation has on you and your family.
To clarify, I am feeling the blues over something that is small in comparison to the illness of a close family member.
Sylvain
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for your message. I have met a man on this site. I am going to Victoria to spend Christmas with him.
Regards,
Lorraine.
Thanks for your message. I have met a man on this site. I am going to Victoria to spend Christmas with him.
Regards,
Lorraine.
yes l agree, christmas this year is a bad one for me too. My mom just called today to say that my only grandfather had a stroke and has given up on living. l lost my nana 4 years ago 3 days before xmas and when l found out about my grandfather it brought back all the old memories of sitting by my phone waiting for that dreaded phone call, l am doing that once again. Went out tonight and when l got in l checked my phone calls and my mom had called..no message left so l knew it wasnt bad news. Thank God, the tears came even though l knew nothing bad had happened tonight. Christmas this year will not be a day of fun filled memories but of memories of past years when my marriage was bad and my nanas passing.
But l will survive and with gods help on that day things will get brighter....
God Bless everyone and Merry xmas...keep smiling and the day will pass by.
But l will survive and with gods help on that day things will get brighter....
God Bless everyone and Merry xmas...keep smiling and the day will pass by.
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