Are you shopping for someone this year who is going through a hard time with depression? While you may have the urge to buy them something that will cheer them up it may be better to concentrate on what will provide them with stress relief and physical comfort. For example, are they dealing with financial problems because their illness makes it difficult for them to work? In this case, a gift of cash would provide welcome relief from the high stress levels that maybe exacerbating their depression. And, a good book and a warm pair of pajamas might be just the ticket for the physical comfort that they are craving.
To get further ideas, I polled our members to see what they thought would make a thoughtful and comforting gift for someone who wasn't feeling well during the holiday season. Here are some of the answers they gave. If you have ideas that you'd like to share, please leave them below in the comments section.
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These are all great ideas- but for the really depressed, be careful when adopting a rescued animal. They can be needy, and have significant behavioral problems. Sometimes when you are depressed, the last thing you need is stress from an animal that is having a hard time adjusting. This would not be true in all cases, but it is something to consider.
Good point.
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After 7 Christmases being shared with depression I think the best gift you can give is to love and understand the depressed person – be there and generate so much joy that it will rub off.
The only gift I ever want from my children is to see them all together on the day and share Christmas Eve at Church.
Bless you all.
I would second Peggy’s comments, while having a pet is a wonderful thing, it also brings extra responsibility.
I’d hate to receive flowers. What a stupid, useless gift.