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Loneliness for the holidays

superhamster — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 08:31:56 GMT

Does anyone else feel like Christmas is just a big money grab and even though you might be surrounded by people, you feel alone?

I've never been able to figure out why I feel so lonely during the holidays and I'm just wondering if anyone else can relate...

Re: Loneliness for the holidays

buiya — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 19:59:00 GMT

Aww sorry to hear that. Could it be SAD, seasonal affective disorder? During our winters we don't get as much sunlight. Vitamin D could help?

Re: Loneliness for the holidays

Lar — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:11:45 GMT

@superhamster May I suggest you look for somewhere to volunteer if possible. No better way to feel full in life than to give of your time to help others. Cheers

Re: Loneliness for the holidays

will13am — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:21:43 GMT

@buiya wrote:
Aww sorry to hear that. Could it be SAD, seasonal affective disorder? During our winters we don't get as much sunlight. Vitamin D could help?

+1. Winter days are short and often cloudy. It does affect me sometimes. Thankfully, we are past the solstice. Days are getting longer. Only 6 more months to the be solstice!

Re: Loneliness for the holidays

Korth — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:44:05 GMT

I'm not feeling sad (or SAD) and lonely... two full weeks off work, paid, and already ahead of schedule when I go back.

Though I am trying to hide inside - catching up on reading and projects and binge-watching bad sci-fi stuff - and avoiding the tiresome partying, people, driving around, yucky weather, and endless spending - so the season is actually getting rather boring, lol.