The holidays are difficult to manage when you are depressed, have extended family or friends who care for you and expect you to participate in the seasonal activities.  But what if you are among those who do not have a large network of family or friends to surround you?  Perhaps you live in a different part of the country from your family and cannot afford to travel, or your loved ones have passed away.  Perhaps your[…]

One of the most stressful times for many people during the holiday season is family get-togethers.  This is true whether one is suffering from depression or not.  Families come with all sorts of members who have many different personalities and quirks. Often it is a time for seeing people you have not seen in a long time and with whom you may feel you no longer have very much in common.   Some of them you[…]