{"id":921,"date":"2016-12-02T05:45:21","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T05:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tib.ambercouch.co.uk\/?p=921"},"modified":"2022-02-21T16:28:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T16:28:10","slug":"depression-and-christmas-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/depression-and-christmas-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression and Christmas Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-40sjy1-e4782a19b8ebfb4d72ecf2f784175b99 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-921'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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.av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-325urt-3278dda9b5d6f159baee1dddec502316 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Depression and Christmas Time<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2x0o3t-9d3e7c608301e612a7522416d84df807\">\n#top .hr.av-2x0o3t-9d3e7c608301e612a7522416d84df807{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n.hr.av-2x0o3t-9d3e7c608301e612a7522416d84df807 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100px;\nborder-color:#2c5c88;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2x0o3t-9d3e7c608301e612a7522416d84df807 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2qhvy1-38fcfbfe73857e3c6da04bae676e3129'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you are feeling depressed, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time. It seems everyone else is having fun, and, when it can take all your energy to just get through an ordinary day, the festive period brings the added pressure of Christmas shopping, parties, deadlines and sometimes family obligations or difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>No amount of tinsel, glitter and ho, ho, ho may lift your mood, and you may well blame yourself for not getting in the spirit. You may wonder where the person you used to be has gone, or start to think of things that have gone on in the past. Sometimes it feels as if it will never end.<\/p>\n<p>Around a fifth* of adults will experience depression and anxiety in their lifetime. There is thought to be a link between the body\u2019s production of the neurotransmitter Serotonin and depression\u00ad &#8211; but no-one is yet quite sure. This can be triggered by many different things, for example a loss; a physical condition, or situations you have found yourself in. It can come with anxiety; or even be caused by that, and is usually accompanied by negative thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms can include low mood, a loss of interest in things that used to give you pleasure, feelings of low self-worth, and a change in sleep patterns, appetite, and concentration. Everything can appear dark and some clients describe not wanting to see or talk to others, sometimes because they \u2018don\u2019t want to bother them with my problems\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>If these symptoms persist it is advisable to consult your GP. He or she may offer you some medication to lift your mood and help you cope with day to day life; but along with this, going to see a counsellor can be really helpful, to talk to someone who won\u2019t judge you, who you won\u2019t be \u2018burdening\u2019 and who can help you try to understand what may be causing your depression and what may help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#2c5c88;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#2c5c88;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2mm861-a5b378c6bc7e62ca9f1ef7f1be830f0c av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >TIPS TO HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND CHRISTMAS TIME:<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8r6e1-8d9f7ac4dc036c503b1b865df1315f10'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>If you are feeling like this, and holiday closures means it is difficult to see someone, here are some tips that are known to help:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to get out and get some exercise, even if only a little. Exercise and daylight \u2013 even in winter &#8211; are now known to combat the effects of depression; and exercise stimulates beneficial endorphins. Getting out will distract you from your thoughts, and you will also feel a little better about yourself for having done<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises can help with anxiety<\/li>\n<li>If everything feels like too much effort, try to set yourself little goals, like making a cup of tea, or getting out of bed 10 minutes earlier if you are staying in bed a lot<\/li>\n<li>Try to keep in contact with people. \u2018Those who lack\u2026 meaningful life connection are highly prone to becoming depressed, especially in the face of severe life stress. [Withdrawing]\u2026exacerbates the depression,\u2019 says Dr Steve Ilardi.** So try to keep in touch with friends and family<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol \u2013 it is a depressant<\/li>\n<li>If financial, relationship or other worries are having an effect, use the holiday break to make a plan of action, for example go online to find out who to ask for help and advice<\/li>\n<li>Above all, be kind to yourself \u2013 understand that depression is an illness and that it is not your fault. As with any illness you will not be able to operate at 100% and need to look after yourself<\/li>\n<li>Eat healthily, particularly foods that are rich in essential fatty acids found in oily fish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Understanding the reasons for your depression can often be the first step towards healing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#2c5c88;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#2c5c88;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2agdtl-3c75c37cd5c5ed45555f62490e799e31 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >AT TALK IN THE BAY ALL OUR COUNSELLOR\u2019S ARE EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TO HELP YOU.<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-205v35-ca68df336951aaa0d8e372124829a309'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Author: Sonia Wiltshire (Senior Counsellor at Talk In The Bay)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other helpful organisations to help with depression and Christmas time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 <\/strong>(24 hours a day, 7 days a week).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welsh language line: 0808 164 0123 <\/strong>(from 7pm &#8211; 11pm only, 7 days a week) &#8211; someone to talk to if you feel you can\u2019t go on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1vgr4h-da3d23af087c5f7f62a6e8cc868d0301\">\n#top .hr.av-1vgr4h-da3d23af087c5f7f62a6e8cc868d0301{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n.hr.av-1vgr4h-da3d23af087c5f7f62a6e8cc868d0301 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100px;\nborder-color:#2c5c88;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1vgr4h-da3d23af087c5f7f62a6e8cc868d0301 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1qckq1-45361673aae9ca74286ee44026363a0a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>*Office for National Statistics, 2013<\/p>\n<p>**The Depression Cure, Dr. Steve Ilardi<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1i879d-4ef7f8bdb8e1e62d56ee620bbc3c545e\">\n#top .hr.av-1i879d-4ef7f8bdb8e1e62d56ee620bbc3c545e{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n.hr.av-1i879d-4ef7f8bdb8e1e62d56ee620bbc3c545e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100px;\nborder-color:#2c5c88;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1i879d-4ef7f8bdb8e1e62d56ee620bbc3c545e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1cer4x-1d4098bd593d9dd88220a17723f029a7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1cer4x-1d4098bd593d9dd88220a17723f029a7{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#2c5c88;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1cer4x-1d4098bd593d9dd88220a17723f029a7 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