Holiday Blues? What's That?

OK...I know so many people who get into those terrible moods during the holidays...especially Christmas.  Me...no, I love the holidays!  Halloween being my favorite...I just love giving out candy to the kids and checking out all the cool costumes.  And I'm no scrooge when it comes to the candy I give out.  No...I don't go for the "healthy" treats, kids have all year to eat "healthy" treats so on Halloween they should be allowed to enjoy the finer things in life...CHOCOLATE!!!  Of course I know there are those few (very few) who simply don't like chocolate(?), so I do include gum, hard candies, lollipops and the such but chocolate is number one on my list!!

Now as for Christmas. I know this is a real downer for alot of folks, especially for us agoraphobics who can't go out to shop and money being real tight.  However, I find that family and friends realize the situation and still want to share in the holiday spirit.  So, don't fret about the whole lack of money for gifts.  Do some baking...yes, baking!  Make some easy cupcakes, brownies, or cookies to give as gifts.  For me, giving is by far better then receiving and believe me, family and friends appreciate that you make the best of what you got and everyone loves getting sweet to eat treats.  Well...ok, I know I do!! 

Depression can sometimes get to agoraphobics especially around the holidays, but you have to think of others who understand you cant get out and come to see you.  Don't rain on their parade when they are thoughtful enough to come to you because you can't go to them.  Take advantage of the visit and happy times, then next year you'll have a great memory and maybe even look forward to the holidays. 

Sounds abit corny?  You gotta work with what you got!  I rarely suffer from depression despite my situation and I enjoy the holidays and having friends and family come to see me.  Good times, good food, good memories and after a few glasses of wine...some pretty good laughs as well.  Make sure you got film in the camera (folks still use film cameras don't they?) because there will definitely be some Kodak moments!

So there is my holiday cheer.  Give it shot.