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Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
Scratch that,verysucky.
(Unless you work for Zoom or Peloton, then three cheers for you.)
This isnt going to be a year we look back at fondly or memorialize with theme parties.
Its a year were just all collectively trying to get through.
And the fact thateveryoneis suffering makes the Thanksgiving season difficult.
licensed marriage and family therapist
Some years its easy to feel grateful.
But this yeara year with so much lossit doesnt.
So, what does being grateful during a pandemic look like?
The truth is, Thanksgivingisgoing to look different.
Its important to not only acknowledge how youre feeling but also be okay with that.
If youre feeling sad, give yourself space to feel the real pain that youre going through.
All these feelings can coexist and be experienced simultaneously, she says.
And theyre all valid.
Gratitudeis something you have to work at and be intentional about, she says.
licensed marriage and family therapist
Thats why its called a practice.
Seek out community where you could, even if its not who you would normally spend Thanksgiving with.
That will help build you up and give you support so youre not all alone.
Pay it forward
Maybe you arent struggling to feel grateful during the pandemic.
LaSov says it isnt uncommon for people in this position to feel guilt.
Gratitude does not minimize or negate the hardships of other people.
Its completely okay to be grateful for what you have, she says.
And you could be grateful while still being mindful of others pain.
How can I help others?'
But all three therapists underline the fact that whatever youre feeling is valid.
Give yourself what you need this holiday, Dr. Cook says.
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