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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I hear you and you aren't alone.  If you feel like this is depression and need professional support, please pursue that.  Otherwise, as some PPs suggested, think small.  I'm not a gratitude journal person, but I do try to find the little things in life that make me happy in the moment.

We are doing all-the-things for the holidays as a nuclear family to try and find a holiday spirit.  Watching every Christmas movie and special that we can find. Baking way more cookies than we normally do. Yes, probably buying the kids a few more gifts since we won't be at a big extended family celebration.  Dh is channeling Clark Griswold and hanging lights on anything that stands still.

I am very unhappy in my job, and get frustrated, but then take a deep breath and remind myself that the country is in a recession and we are fortunate.  Sure, it isn't a great big feeling of happiness, but it's a stern reminder to myself.

Force yourself outside, ideally even a walk around the block or more each day.  Fresh air and movement.  I'm not setting huge goals to run a marathon or anything, but I'm trying to hit my step goal daily.

Reach out and admit the hard days.  Do you have a friend or sibling who can help bear some of your load? I have a good friend with whom I text daily and we share the happy stuff (Look! A new bed for the dog!) and the hard stuff (Today sucks. Send me a funny gif.)  Knowing we can help each other through bad days and don't have to keep it bottled inside is so huge for me.

News blackout.  I don't know your politics but there are plenty of news stories spinning both directions that can raise your blood pressure.  Try as hard as you can not to scroll news sites and social media.

Hang in there.  Again, you are NOT alone in your feelings.  Hugs.
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