How to Cheer Yourself up When You Are Down.

It's Christmas ... snow is gently settling on the trees and houses... a family of 12 are sitting around a table, sharing the festive joy... an expensive mountain of presents lies, desperate to be opened, underneath a sparkling tree... friends are texting each other a Merry Christmas... and the cherry on the cake... a handsome young man and impossibly beautiful young woman are sitting on a bench kissing, laughing, forgetting the world and thinking only of their love for each other, and of the magic that is Christmas. Because, apparently, Christmas is meant to be this way for every one of us. But what if the snow doesn't fall (as seems to be the case ...

A New Year has begun so why was I feeling a bit down this morning after all the celebrations and how do I uplift my mood? (And before you ask, NO I was not hungover!) Well, it is easy to answer the first question about the reason I was feeling a bit down. New Year was always a special time for me and my late husband and of course all the celebrations bring back memories. Memories of the happy times we spent together then the sadder times when he was no longer with me. I spent several New Year Eves feeling very sorry for myself and wondering why other people could be so cheerful when I felt so sad. SO why was I feeling a little sad this New Year when ...

Next time you feel low think about these few tips that might help you feel better. They've all worked for me at different times. Go for a Walk or get other Exercize One of the first things a doctor or therapist will tell you, if you're feeling down is to get some regular exercize. Studies have shown that exercise is more effective than drugs in treating mild to moderate depression, so get down to the gym, get that bike out of the shed or dig out your cozzy and head to the baths. I have found in the past that having a dog is great for combatting depression, not only do they give you unconditional love, but you have to walk them every day so as ...