I don't feel like it's christmas... Help a fellow escapist

[Sennz0r]

You could try decorating a christmas tree with friends while listening to some christmas music. Yes the music gets annoying after a while but where I work we have these christmas songs playing all day long and it does cheer you up a bit.

 

[rottenbutter]

This may be a bit off topic, but how did all your avatars get so Christmasy?

Right here [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.79496]

On Topic: My advice, Christmas specials, lots of 'um.

 

[Syntax Error]

I am actually sane enough to NOT try suicide... I know better dammit...

It's just that this paperwork (feasibility studies, and I'm a COMPUTER ENGINEERING student!)is the last thing that I need to accomplish in order to graduate. And any hiccups along the way puts my target date (May) in jeopardy. Doubt. It's swirling in my mind. I thought I could kick it off once I got started, but the uneasiness continues...

And for the guy who asked, find the thread named "Holly" by xitel. And make sure you pay respects to the council.

EDIT: Was typing this post as people replied. There's your link. Make sure to check out the Sephiroth Sackboy at page 26.

 

[EeveeElectro]

I feel christmassy until the actual day... Then I just feel like curling up and hibernating.


I suggest hibernating.

 

[this_was_a_mistake]

You're not alone.

 

[Conqueror Kenny]

yeah, yeah give him ideas, thats smart.

i suggest walking out into the street and dancing. it wont cure your depression, but you will be so embarassed you can claim you arent going outside because of that and it works as a good cover.

When did he say he felt suicidal? Just not in that Christmas mood.

I feel the same really, I have a tree up, presents under said tree, all my work is done, I've hollyfied mine and others avatars and I just don't feel Cristmassy.

 

[The_Deleted]

Go into your local town.
Get irrationally angry that all those bastards had the audacity to leave the house the same time as you.
Spend money you don't have on people you don't like.
Get home. Watch some mindless crap on the telly and wake up feeling like you have to do it all over again. BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS OK!!!!

Christmas sorted!

And best wishes to you to, sire!

 

[darkless]

Everybody now!

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle...all...the...No one? ok then now i just feel foolish

 

[darkless]

Go out and give blood. Volunteer at meal on wheels. Help out at a homeless shelter. Go and visit some retirees and talk to them, just to brighten their day. Smile at people on the street. Hug the ones you love.

People keep expecting Christmas cheer to just happen, but it can't come from a present - it comes from spreading a little joy and a little hope to the world.

Wow, I sound like Charlie Brown.

If you dont sound like charlie brown who will.

Me? Nah i'm to drunk XD ou go on sounding like charlie brown and spread the love.

 

[D_987]

I have 5 essays due in early January along with 2 examinations I must revise for, so I feel your lack of Christmas Spirit.

I completly disagree with the idea that you HAVE to be jolly at Christmas - why limit preachng about goodwill to a certain part of the year?

 

[Mr. Fister]

I'd say watch more Christmas specials and listen to more holiday music. That'll put you in the Christmas.

Holy crap, it's already a week until Christmas!?

 

[fluffylandmine]

Go out and give blood. Volunteer at meal on wheels. Help out at a homeless shelter. Go and visit some retirees and talk to them, just to brighten their day. Smile at people on the street. Hug the ones you love.

People keep expecting Christmas cheer to just happen, but it can't come from a present - it comes from spreading a little joy and a little hope to the world.

Wow, I sound like Charlie Brown.

OK why is it that indigo of all people is the most like Charlie Brown?

I'm sorry but that image does not stick.

 

[JohnneyLightning]

What I always do is go out and take a huge, deep breath of the cold air. For some reason, that always helps me.

 

[fluffylandmine]

Go out and give blood. Volunteer at meal on wheels. Help out at a homeless shelter. Go and visit some retirees and talk to them, just to brighten their day. Smile at people on the street. Hug the ones you love.

People keep expecting Christmas cheer to just happen, but it can't come from a present - it comes from spreading a little joy and a little hope to the world.

Wow, I sound like Charlie Brown.

OK why is it that indigo of all people is the most like Charlie Brown?

And what the hell is that supposed to mean?

You just don't come off as the optimistic dudley-do-right person.

Oh well, we accept you even if your scrooge/charlie brown.

 

[samsprinkle]

Because your girl is not with you. Tell you love her. Sounds corny, but it works. Try it. If, like me, you find yourself girless this x-mas, sit around utterly crushed and depressed and drink some cocoa...

 

[CoverYourHead]

You're overworked, as most people are this time of year, once the work is over with you'll be happy!

 

[Novajam]

I've holly-fied my avatar and all (thanks to xitel and crew), but I still can't feel the Christmas cheer! Must be because there's a ton of paper work to finish... Gawd, why am I so depressed at the happiest season of the year?

Because it ain't the happiest season of the year.

First there's the carols and cutouts and displays in shops in the middle of damn November. Then all the decent TV gets bumped off and they put on repeats of The Nanny or whatever.

Next everyone starts asking you what you'd like for Christmas. Jeez I dunno. I already but everything I want, and the jeans you bought me last year were three sizes too small. I'm not sure if I trust you to buy a gift.

Then the "Christmas spirit" snowballs through December. Everywhere you look there are holiday buyers guides and adverts. You go to the supermarket to pick up milk and see "Merry Christmas" printed on your receipt, before seeing the dent in your car caused by one of the many thousand SUV drivers around (no disrespect to SUV drivers, it's just that where I live, nobody can drive properly.)

Eventually Christmas day rolls around. Freaking Yay. Time to pretend I like what people got me.

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 on DVD. Whoo. Now if it would actually install instead of cause my computer to act like a Raccoon having a seizure we'd be on the way to somewhere.

Need for Speed: Carbon. Well. This'll make a nice trade in.

A wallet. Third one you've given me sis. Are you saying I should be richer or something?

Yes I understand that thought counts, but effort to find out what I like and need would be even better. Heck, a 3-pack of Socks wouldn't be so bad. I go through socks like no man's business.

Yes, this is very negative but I haven't enjoyed my Christmases much recently.

ACTUAL HELP
Sounds like you're waaaay stretched out. Get some extra sleep or go for a few walks if you've got time.