Mental health experts will tell you, their busiest month is upon you.
Do you ever wonder why January is so depressing? How many of us had expectations for the holiday season that just weren't met? Or how many of us just aren’t prepared for our goals and expectations we set for ourselves in the New Year.
- maybe you didn't get as many Christmas cards as you hoped
- or the "right" present
- you gave presents that weren't reciprocated
- you weren't invited to the party you wanted
- your kids were difficult
- your money is short
- you ate too much
- you drank too much
- you were reminded how difficult your family is
- your suffering isn't miraculously replaced by joy or hope
Or is it only a week or two into January and you have already broken one or more of your New Year’s Resolutions. Or perhaps you live somewhere where it is cold and bleak, bringing down your mood or enhance certain medical chronic medical conditions…
January 21st is Depression Day… recognizing this condition and its presence after the holidays in January.
As difficult as it may be… try to remember the good things around you and find at least one thing that you can be joyful about!
h/t to Whooton’s World
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