Holiday depression. Two words that together sound like they should be an oxymoron.
I suppose not many people wish to associate holidays with depression. A time for supposedly fun, sun and laughter. Only with depression, it does seem like any other day. I'm writing this post today as I recently went on a one week holiday to a picturesque lodge which had many local attractions and also the lodge itself was lovely.
Typically, to find a new identity as a 'blogger' I should/could tell you all about the 'wonderful' trips out, the 'beautiful' facilities and the 'stunning' scenery. Yet it wouldn't be the reality. I'm sure many people would love a holiday, where nothing went wrong, it wasn't overly priced, etc. and it did go as well as expected but I wasn't happy. Now, to quickly correct any misunderstandings - I do not mean that I wasn't grateful. I was. I'm aware that not everyone can experience holidays, and I am grateful for that. Only this adds to the guilt that I can not feel these emotions and the 'happiness' that people associate with holidays - just the repetitive consistent feeling of 'meh'.
If I spent my week at home, or in the most sunny beautiful place possible, I know that I would still feel the same. I am so desperate to feel something. To escape the depression that surrounds and clings to me. Every single day is the same, and I wish for it to be so much more. I'm numb. Numb to everything around me, emotionally and sometimes physically.
It's not just holidays/vacations that I feel this way. Any 'exciting' occasion too; Christmas, weddings, parties, etc. Long story short, value your emotions. Don't take them for granted. This is quite a depressing post, so I apologise. As I've previously explained, my blog is my outlet and this is something that I wanted to discuss.
So, any thoughts? Has anyone experienced this, or similar?
Take care, Sophie x
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