I'll admit that I was sad during Christmas, the first year after my husband died. The sadness disappeared when I remembered the "Reason For The Season!". Pondering on the Birth Of Christ was enough to bring me joy. The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:8 explains
that when you're absent from the body, you are present with the Lord. Just knowing my husband is with the Lord in heavenly places,
brings me comfort.
The " blues" that we Seniors.have can quickly turn into depression. We face a lot of situations daily that can make us sad.
My friends and I call each.other when we are facing limited contact from our grown children, financial problems, or
experiencing pain from chronic illness. We give free therapy sessions to each other because it's cheaper.
Here are some things I do to chase away the " blues ":
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Make a scrapbook with my favorite cards.from friends & family or pictures of fun past events.
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Grow something! There are tons of videos online on my computer
that helped me learn how to grow herbs and house plants all year long.
You don't need a lot of space, just the desire to try.
Eat out! My friends & I have gotten vaccinated so we can continue
to.meet once a month for breakfast or lunch. We still wear our
mask, wash our hands.often, & practice social distancing.
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Listen to music. I play all.kinds of.music. Be open minded.
Even County, Gospel, & Classical music can be uplifting!
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Cook something! I know it's easy to open a can of
something. I learned how to.cook simple meals by
watching Cooking Shows.b I challenge my self to
cook a simple meal from scratch to eat on Sunday.
I set the table for.one, with a pretty plate & silverware.
I drink a glass of sparkling juice, coffee, or tea.
Purchase a simple cell phone to play simple games
like solitaire & words search. Buy Puzzle and Word Search
books from dollars stores to work.on, if you don't want to
get a cell phone. I was intimidated about using a cell phone
to text, take pictures, and play games. My sons bought me
a cell phone and taught me how to use it. Senior Centers
even have computer classes. My son said that emergencies
can happen when I am away from.home, so I needed a cell
phone. I eventually had my son order me a large screen tablet
because I hated playing games or watching movies on a small
cell phone screen. Thank God there are companies making
simple cell phones for Seniors.
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Visit your local Senior Center. Every city has these centers in convenient
locations. The city even provides transportation for Seniors for nominal fee.
The Centers had to adjust their schedules due to COVID-19. A County Librarian
helped me find a Senior Center near me. My Center offers chair exercise c!ass,
free movies, and craft casses.
Start projects. Let's face it! There are always closets to clean out, clothes
& old bills to sort through, and a pantry to reorganize, I stay safe and avoid
climbing or other dangerous movements. It's true Seniors fall and " can't
get up!" My doctors said Seniors have lost most of their muscle tone and
mass so they can't get up without assistance.
Make craft project for each season. I learned how to make seasonal wreaths by watching
online videos. It's fun to buy cheap items from a dollar store. I make simple but pretty wreaths
for gifts and to place.on my front door. Take time to watch several craft.videos.There has got
to be something you think you can create!
I hope some of the methods I use can help.some.one, "Chase Away the Christmas. Blues",
this year! Merry Christmas!
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