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How to Survive Depression During Celebrations

I feel worse on holidays when everyone expects joy and gratitude and I just want to hide until January

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective joy can amplify personal darkness and make emotional isolation feel even more acute.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Depression — across cultures and traditions?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.