Can You Enjoy the Holidays with Depression?

The holidays can be overwhelming, even more so if you are experiencing depression. You may find it difficult to enjoy many things you used to love when you’re experiencing symptoms of depression. The holidays can add a new layer to this. If you have depression, it is possible to enjoy the holidays. Therapy can help. 

Knowing the Symptoms

The more you know about depression, the sooner you can intervene. You may already know you experience depression or you may just be beginning to wonder. Times like the holidays can cause an increase in symptoms. If you are finding that you aren’t enjoying the holidays like you used to and you are also experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to reach out for help. 

Symptoms of Depression can include; 

  • Sad mood
  • Decreased motivation
  • Sleep changes (difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively)
  • Appetite changes (eating more or less than is natural or healthy)
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or helplessness
  • Feeling slowed down or even sped up
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of interest or enjoyment in activities you used to enjoy
  • Thoughts of death or harming yourself 

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to reach out to a therapist for an assessment. 

Can You Enjoy the Holidays With Depression? 

The short answer is yes! Depression is treatable, though like most conditions it is unlikely that it will improve on its own. You don’t have to spend this holiday season lost in symptoms of depression. Counseling can help. 

Therapy can provide a space for you to process how you are feeling and find effective ways to recover. You can learn valuable skills to improve the way you think and feel. You aren’t alone. 

Start Your Recover with Carolina Counseling Services

CCS in Southern Pines contracts with skilled licensed counselors and therapists who know how to effectively treat depression. You can enjoy this holiday season, even if you experience depression. 

Depression is treatable, especially with the right interventions. Counseling and medication management are often the best ways to tackle depression. The sooner you start the sooner you can begin to feel better. Call CCS today to schedule your first appointment. Online counseling and in person sessions are available.