Why do some people feel sad on Thanksgiving?
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Just saw on the news a family who has one son serving in Iraq for the SECOND time, & another off in Florida "training." That's enough to make anybody sad. I suppose there can be any number of reasons, & I've "heard" many people are depressed on holidays, not just Thanksgiving. Except for the situation like the one above, I've no idea. I've always enjoyed them. But then, I tend to focus on the "upside" of everything!\n\n*** Just read a couple of answers why some people are sad. I'm truly sorry. I just lost two very good friends, (I don't have any family), & for various reasons, didn't have anyone to "MY" house nor did I feel like driving anywhere, so I roasted a turkey breast & did all the other stuff & it was fun. Now I can go have a turkey sandwich & pecan pie with my kitty & enjoy festive lights across the lake. (NO! My kitty doesn't get any turkey or pie! She's on a diet & wouldn't want it anyway!) Guess you have to open your senses to all the really good things, in spite of the in spite ofs....
453070
Generally people can’t get satisfied with what they got...\nSo they feel what has gone was better than the present
696348
It is not uncommon to get depressed on special days like your birthday or Christmas. It could have to do with the build up of excitement, and then the letdown, when your expectations aren't met.\n  Or, your think you SHOULD feel wonderful on those days, and you feel sad or guilty when you don't.\n  Yes, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. But that doesn't mean that even Christians have to feel happy all the time, even on Christmas Day. I am a Christian, and I have had a few Christmases that I could have done without!\n   Just take things as they come. Don't expect too much from holidays, and you may find you feel better about them.\n  If the sad feelings are too much to handle alone, it is ok to ask for help.\n  Love from a mom. Oh, and, happy birthday!
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I think lots of people are sad, frustrated or disappointed at Christmas. For many it;s the most stressful time of the year. Families often are at odds about everything from religious beliefs, what time to eat dinner and how many toys to get for the kids. Lots of people spend way too much money and spend the rest of the year paying off credit cards. COmmercials and social mythology tell  us that "everyone" is happy this time of year, but I don;t think this is true. At least you admit your feelings.
159359
Everyone has their ups and downs. What seems big to you may be the least of someone else's problems. Count your blessings! You may feel low now, but time has a way of distracting you with new things. Cheer up! Something great is bound to happen soon!
346767
I feel the same way right now.\nI feel like I am so sad I want to cry but too tired and burned out to bother.\nI just am really starting to hate almost everyone lately.
3525
We sometimes feel happy as to live forever because we know that we can enjoy what the goodness of nature has given. Sometimes we know that as long as forever we live, Earth itself naturally is bountiful of such good things. However, we feel so sad to know that we die because we know there are still a lot of things that we want to do in which we were not able to accomplish yet.\n\nImagine how vast the world is. While we live, do the best thing that you can like today, is the last day of the world. Help the community, reach out. \n\nIf you want to be happy in your lifetime, help people.\n\nHappy Holidays to All!!!
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My guesses are that sometimes it is either what is, or what is not going on in their lives. Or it could be Clinical Depression, for which they should get help for. Also, there is an illness called "SADS", which is a deficiency in getting enough sun, too many gray days, affect them, and they cannot function. \nMaybe too much thinking and dwelling on less positive things, is causing sadness.  \nPerhaps finding some fun friends would help out people who feel sad...Laughter is always good for getting out of a sad mood. \nEveryone has a day now & then, that just feels sad....The important thing is that a person gets over it, ASAP. and moves on....\nOne solution I have to get out of one of those moods, is to go to the movies with friends, and see a funny movie! Amazing how that can shake me out of it!! Hope this answers your question...
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I had a really wonderful and happy Thanksgiving.  I got to spend time with my family, and it was really special.  My grandmother died two years ago on the day before Thanksgiving, and this was the first time I have been able to be with all the family for Thanksgiving since then.  We all had a lot of neat memories and stories to share of Grandma and of my great-grandparents too.  I learned a lot of family history, and it was really great that everyone was so open about their feelings.  I also got to meet my cousin's new fiancee and see my uncle's new puppy and look over my parents' remodeling job on the house and visit with my brother about his job and eat so much good food.  I had a great time.  I was just really sad that my sister was not able to make it for Thanksgiving.  I have not seen her in 2 years and was really looking forward to being with her again.  But I was so excited to find out that she is expecting and couldn't travel because of the morning sickness being so bad.  I am so thankful for the wonderful time I had with my family this Thanksgiving.
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Everyone is saying that these days and I feel the same.  It is not only because it is around the time of my birthday but there is a different feel to the Christmas season.  \n\nIt is a fact that people act nicer to one another and things they would have ignored or treated slightly during the rest of the year, they seem to become more attentive to and kinder to each other.  \n\nAs life rolls by, the peace appears to be less and less.  A phrase that is being beaten to a frazzle in these times is "There's is no more love!"  People are very much afraid to talk, be friendly and just live as before.  I don't exactly blame them - it's the times in which we live.  \n\nIt's just a shame, that's all!
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You know my husband died in Iraq august 04 and even though to this day it is so very hard to get through the holidays without him i do it for everyone else because to me the holidays are the happiest times of the whole year. Its hard but to think the whole timeabout the oes you lost or how stressful it is makes it all that much worse. But then again everyone is different i guess
750567
It sure is the normal for me,I hate the holidays ever since my kids went to live with their mom,nothing but sad memories for several years now,oh well.Wish I was the only one.
755732
The less fortunate...The holidays are here and you know that everyone will not have a hot meal, a place to lay their head down, any family love.
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I think its sad that someone feels so little about themselves that they feel they have to hurt their bodies in that way.
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Holidays are always hard for me, too. My parents both died when I was young, and everyone's family times always remind me of what I miss. Rather than allowing myself to be jealous, I try to focus on being grateful for the blessings I do have and the great friends I am lucky enough to have made. \nIf you start feeling sorry for your self, make yourself count your blessings; think about how much worse some other people have it what what you do. \n\nWhat I also do that makes me feel better is try to do as much for others as I can, both in big and small ways. \nFor example, I am involved in a project making crocheted baby blankets for a pregnancy center. I also gather up and donate books for our local library to sell to fund their projects. I donate money to other chairities that I also believe in. I also spoil my loved ones, friends, co-workers and neighbors rotten!\n\nFor me, the more I do for other people, the better I feel and in some way I think it honors the memory of those I love(d) too. \n\nAbout a years worth of therapy and Zoloft have helped me work through a lot of my feelings and deal with things in a healthier way.  Deciding that you want to feel better and looking for ways to improve things; I know you will find ways to do it. Just make it your goal and you'll get there :-)\n\nHave a good holiday, stay busy, and do more for others. You'll feel better, and if I was there I would give you a smile and a hug right now :-)
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I think we all feel this way at one time or another...my famous description of myself is the b.o.n....blob of nothing lol...it is horrible to feel so low...but then,...I feel so guilty when I look around and see people so so much worse off than I am, and I wanna hit myself in the head and knock some good sense into it...I bet you have wonderful qualities, and sometimes, when it just don't seem to ever go your way..we have to step back and remember just what God gave us...and thank Him for giving us His Son,...as a sacrifice so that we CAN go on and live...Please..start remembering those things about yourself that shine and how  you can help others...and somewhere along the line, you will start to feel better..and say your prayers darling,..they will be heard...He always hears us...God Bless
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Its ok, some people are just not happy unless they are causing grief on other people. Dont take it personally there are a lot of very unhappy people in this earth. Just look past it and remember that no one can change how your feel about yourself except you.