There are a lot of good things that may happen during the holidays. Yet, for many people, mental health disorders become more intense during the holidays. It is difficult to feel festive when depression is lingering in the back of your mind. You may feel selfish or just unable to let go of the struggles you face. It does not have to be this way. With mental health treatment, including as a part of dual diagnosis care, you can turn the page and enjoy the holidays again. Our team at Recovery Bay Center can help you do that.
Why the Holidays and Depression Often Occur at the Same Time
You may feel overwhelming sadness and despair during the holidays. This is especially difficult when you know you should be happy. You may think you don’t have a reason to feel this way. Unhealed trauma may also play a role in depression. During the holidays, these types of thoughts impact people in more profound ways. While depression may be due to things you cannot control, it may also be brought on by thoughts and feelings such as:
- Struggling within relationships
- Being unhappy with what you’ve accomplished this year
- Not having the means to provide the holidays you want to
- Interacting with people, you don’t like
- Increasing frustrations with stress and demands
This may lead to a wide range of symptoms. You may isolate yourself as you try to stay away from other people. Others try hard to put on a smiling face but are unable to do so, which leads to anger, frustration, and stressful relationships. Here’s the good news. Mental health treatment can help you with getting through the holidays and depression itself.
Do You Need Dual Diagnosis Support?
Some people who have depression don’t recognize that they do. They may drown out those symptoms using drugs or alcohol. If you need mental health treatment and are using drugs and alcohol, you may benefit from a dual diagnosis. This is a type of treatment plan that addresses both of these conditions at the same time. That’s important because it gives you the tools you need to break your addiction and dependence on drugs. That type of mental clarity allows you to work through the depression. In both cases, medications are also available to help make the process a bit easier and more effective for you. For many men, mental health treatment seems like something that they do not need help with because of stigmas. What happens in your therapy sessions with us is private, and it allows you to recovery in a meaningful manner to build the strong, healthy life that you desire.
Getting the Care You Need During the Holidays
For the holidays and depression to be better, you may consider reaching out for therapy. That includes dual diagnosis or just mental health therapy. We’re here to help you. The process starts with a consultation to determine the type and level of care you need. Then, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan to address each one of your needs. Some of those therapies may include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Holistic therapy
Choosing to Get Healthy Starts with a Call to Recovery Bay Center
The holidays are often linked to depression. No matter how much you try, it can be hard to focus on your mental health. At Recovery Bay Center, we provide dual diagnosis care for men battling drug and alcohol addiction along with the need for mental health treatment. To learn more about how we can help you, reach out online or call us at 833.991.2955 now.