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One reader asks: “I don't like to admit this, but for the past several years I have dreaded the Christmas season. I know that Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy but for me it has become a season of sadness. Am I the only Christian who feels this way? Is there something I can do to recover the true meaning of Christmas?” One of the most popular Christmas carols is entitled “Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come.” Christmas is supposed to be a special time of celebration an

Depression may be thought of as secondary emotion. There may be other feelings which contribute to and cause it. One might feel alone, lonely, rejected, discouraged, loss, grief, unfulfilled, disconnected, uninspired, unproductive, unaccomplished, uncertain, misunderstood, and pessimistic. Together, all of these feelings drain our energy and lower our motivation. Here are some questions which might help you identify contributors to depression or the blues. Have I lost somethi

One reader asks, “I am in my mid-fifties and for the past several years I have found myself struggling with increased feelings of discouragement, lack of motivation, and a decrease of energy. A friend suggested that I might be depressed but not to worry about it since it is normal for people to become more depressed as they get older. Is that true and what can I do to deal with my depression?” That’s a common question, especially after the holidays. After the excitement and e