I am increasingly coming to the conclusion that the whole festive period makes me feel quite depressed. I feel bad because in reality I have absolutely nothing to be depressed about.
For context - I do have a tendency to depression and anxiety after a really unpleasant event many years ago. I have been on anti-depressants ever since but all is well controlled and I have a busy family life and a responsible job.
I just find myself wading through treacle from the beginning of November. I can't bear the excess, the waste, the pressure to give presents and hassle about what you want to receive. The enforced time with extended family for days on end, excessive food,the lack of routine. If I'm honest I think I just feel a bit overwhelmed and out of sorts. Years ago when I was in my teens I worked for a big high street store all over Christmas. I really liked it because I had an "excuse" to limit Xmas activities as I was working a lot. I may be one of the only people who looks forward to the beginning of January so everything can get back to normal. I work in a school and have just finished for two weeks and it is stretching out ominously in front of me. Anyone else out there experience anything similar? Just for the record, I am not a misery over Xmas spoiling everyone's fun. I do my best to be cheery and get on with things. God I must sound like such a spoilt brat!