Anyone else depressed and knows how to deal with Xmas?

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Feeling really low - part circumstance (some stuff has gone wrong) part hormones, possible depression.
Really struggling to snap out of it- any advice would be really appreciated. I can’t seem to get past what’s happened and feel really stuck…. but I want to try and buck myself up for Xmas.

The best way for you to ‘buck up for Christmas’ is to deal with what you feel has gone wrong so that it’s no longer on your mind. You won’t get much helpful advice on how to do that unless you share the circumstances I’m afraid.

Some generic advice… put on the radio or watch a Christmas movie. Might help a little.

Really sorry to hear that OP. This time of year can be tough - you are not alone.

Sending support.

Try and get outside - get some fresh air and some gentle exercise, that always makes me feel better. High strength vitamin C is good too for an energy boost. Then write a small list of what has to be done (ignore the rest) and that way it shouldn't be as overwhelming. Things like music or a podcast can sometimes drown out the thoughts that you can't change.

Feeling let down by people who are meant to love me.

I was so looking forward to this time of year and feel crushed with the disappointment which I know is really immature. Trying to make best for the children.

I am sorry to hear that you feel so low.Tell yourself over this Christmas period that you will go to the doctor and ask for a referral to see a hormone specialist.If you leave it to the G.P you may not get the appropriate hormone treatment and they might talk you into taking anti depressants instead. Take someone with you for back-up and hold out for getting a proper referral. Going on hormone replacement therapy could make all the difference to your life.Just imagine a day where you wake up and are full of plans instead of struggling though each day.
I can say all of this because it is my story too.
Good luck.
Happy Christmas.

Thank you @Greatidea for your kind message. I don’t think I will be allowed HRT
because of family cancer risk but maybe antidepressants are needed. If I could feel like I do on a good day, life would be so, so different.

I have been receiving HRT implants for a very long time and have seen the media treat this medication as highly dangerous and then when the tide turns now and again they changed their story and treated it as the answer to every woman's problems.
No medication is the answer to everything but I do know that if you were to get a referral to see a hormone specialist rather than just a G.P who may only have a scant knowledge of the subject they would be able to discuss what type of cancer is in your family and whether HRT would be a safe option or not - a low dose maybe. If this turns out not to be safe enough your G,P must help you with anti-depressants if that is what you want.If he or she is not helpful you are within your rights to change G,Ps. When I have been feeling really unwell I have taken someone to appointments with me in case I am not making myself clear and feeling that the G.P might try and fob me off. Fighting your corner isn't easy when you are feeling low - good luck.