Post-Christmas Blues Comes with Social Disconnect

Now that Christmas has ended, some may feel a sense of dread or sadness. Those feeling sad or let down after the holidays may suffer from Post-Christmas Blues.

Rachel Hash is the Case Manager Supervisor at Mental Health Cooperative. Hash said social disconnect can cause the depressed feeling.

“It’s that lack of family structure or not having family. Like sometimes, the people we serve do not have those social supports or social circle or family,” Hash said. “Often times they can be disconnected from that and that is kind of contributes to that.”

Post-Christmas Blues affects many people.

Hash said many symptoms play a part in the Post-Holiday Blues.

“You know depression, the sadness, the hopelessness, the feelings of not having a good support group,” Hash said. “So that is kind of what I would describe as the post-holiday blues. It’s just those types of things that contribute to that.”

Hash said the Mental Health Cooperative sees an increase of clients with depressed feelings during the holiday season.

Hash said spending time with others may reduce the Post-Christmas Blues.

“Definitely trying to increase their social activity with those that they do have in their social circle. Reaching out to social support groups,” Hash said. “And if there is someone that is in our services then our case managers are making sure they are providing more support and contact with them to get through this time of year.”

But if the Post-Christmas Blues does not go away, seek help from a doctor or licensed therapist.