I wonder why dh with ptsd is so sad about Christmas

[ConfusedWife1234]

I know it is a while until Christmas but soon it is gonna be fall and that makes me a bit sad because dh with ptsd is not feeling well... still not feeling well and he hates Christmas and Christmas carols make him even sadder if he is feeling sad.

Why are there so many people with mental health problems who dislike Christmas?

OP have you posted before? Your DH is ex military and works a very stressful job to which he is not suited and has difficulty expressing emotions.

I wonder if he can give himself permission to cry over Xmas carols because he feels that's an acceptable way to vent his bottled-up emotions.

(Sorry if that isn't you!)