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Dealing with Valentine's Day Depression Paul Greene, PhD Dr. Paul Greene is the director of the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in New York City. For example, a recent study of over 2,000 participants by Lange and colleagues (2022) found that people who did not receive a gift on Valentine’s Day reported more symptoms of depression than While the concept of the “Valentine’s Day Blues” has not been extensively studied, it is an idea deeply rooted in pop psychology and is quite common. According to a recent report, the “increasing commodification of romance” and the societal pressure of Valentine’s Day can evoke stress just like holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. DELMARVA – As you’re showering your significant other and loved ones for the Valentine’s Day holiday, mental health experts also want you to keep your mind on those struggling to get through If Valentine’s Day blues become overwhelming or persistent, seeking support from a mental health professional can be beneficial. Valentine’s Day blues, though common, are not insurmountable. The best way to fend off the blues on Valentine’s Day is to dismantle unrealistic expectations that we may have about the day, ourselves, or other people. If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that the world is in a constant state of change, and that creates opportunity for us to re-prioritize and self-define the meaning of Combatting Valentine’s Depression. According to a recent survey, only a third (33%) of Brits celebrate Valentine’s Day in the traditional sense. 55% of survey respondents said they would not be celebrating Valentine’s at all. That means that however you are celebrating Valentine’s, you are not alone. Coping with depression and loneliness is often emphasized around Valentine’s Day, but what about PTSD? Although PTSD resulting from any type of trauma can be activated at any time, symptoms of PTSD may be more likely to be activated around Valentine’s Day if the trauma that caused the PTSD was of an interpersonal nature. These are five mental health tips for Valentine’s Day. How To Deal With Valentine’s Day Depression. Do you relate to glorifying how romantic relationships are portrayed in the media? Depression can be characterized by significant feelings of guilt, irritability, worthlessness, low energy, and a loss of interest in things that were once Valentine's Day is hugely celebrated all around the globe and each year, the hype around this day is increasing. This day is celebrated every year on 14 th of February to remember the martyr named 3. An expensive affair. Come Valentine's Day and retailers rub their hands in glee, anticipating the big fat surge in business. Sales of balloons, greeting cards, flowers, chocolates, jewellery Dealing with Valentine’s Day Depression. Valentine’s Day is often considered a “cruel holiday” for many individuals. Despite being a day meant to celebrate love, it can trigger feelings of loneliness and depression for a variety of reasons. Valentine's Day is like society collectively deciding to be politically incorrect toward single people. Being reminded that you are in a relationship: On the flip side, you may not really like Lived in the Midwest for a while and they had Sweetest Day in the fall in addition to Valentines Day so the made up holiday thing happened twice per year so you basically could feel special twice a year or feel left out twice a year or roll your eyes twice per year over it . Depression levels and other behavioral health concerns are higher during the winter months. The lack of sunshine, the cold, and even Valentine's Day being right around the corner can all add up to Valentine’s Day can be depressing for single women or even couples who are having issues (or couples who just don't like the concept of this day), and it can be even worse for women who already have depression. Luckily, there are ways to enjoy V-Day, or “Singles Awareness Day,” in spite of depression. Understanding and validating one's emotions is crucial in navigating the complexities of Valentine's Day. 7 Mental Health Tips for Valentine's Day. As Valentine's Day approaches, consider implementing the following mental health tips: 1. Celebrate your most important relationship – the one you have with yourself This Valentine’s Day, don’t let those feelings dictate your actions, instead use opposite action to help change how you feel! Tali Wigod, PsyD Dr. Tali Wigod is a staff psychologist and research director at CBC , where she works full-time with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Why Holidays Like Valentine's Day Cause Loneliness. As obvious as the answer to this question may be to some people, there are those who don't quite understand why Valentine's Day and other holidays cause loneliness and depression. During Valentine's Day (season) in particular, single people are surrounded by reminders of the holiday. “Sometimes self-care can be really hard with depression and it makes it hard to feel attractive, so treating you to a nice haircut and manicure/pedicure would be a thoughtful gesture. Maybe the day before Valentine’s Day so you can go out on a date feeling beautiful the next evening.” — Amy C. “With things like bubble bath and candles.
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