For some people who suffer from sadness and guilt, it is good to leave the holiday and instead have quiet gatherings, and for others it is good to celebrate by succumbing to mixed negative feelings. Anastasia Nikolaeva, a psychologist and researcher at the Moscow State Psychological and Pedagogical University, told socialbites.ca about this.
“In such a situation, it is important to determine which emotions prevail: if guilt and sadness are strong, it is better to refuse a noisy feast, but quiet meetings with like-minded people can give strength. If the experiences do not outweigh the joy of the upcoming holiday, or if there are children in the family, you can safely celebrate, admitting to yourself the fact that this time other states will still mingle with joy, ” Nikolaeva explained.
The psychologist advises not to try to pretend that nothing is happening, and to consult a specialist if the feeling of guilt is paralyzed.
Find out more about how to allow yourself to relax in the current situation and not leave the holidays in a sad mood. material “socialbites.ca”.