DEFEAT WINTER BLUES Try These Tips! Get out and about: Ask family and friends for help traveling to parties and events. Volunteer: Helping others is a great mood lifter. Accept your feelings: There's nothing wrong with not feeling jolly. Many people experience sadness and feelings of loss during the holidays. Talk to someone: Talk about your feelings. It can help you understand why you feel the way you do. Recognize Change in Yourself Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks Loss of energy, feeling tired all the time Physical symptoms that can't be otherwise explained (headaches, stomachaches, constipation, etc.) Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness Not able to concentrate or think clearly Changes in appetite Change of sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or too little) CPMC's Senior Life Solutions helps address the unique needs of older adults, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, or grief. 406-283-6890 Senior Life Solutions Cabinet Peaks Medical Center DEFEAT WINTER BLUES Try These Tips ! Get out and about : Ask family and friends for help traveling to parties and events . Volunteer : Helping others is a great mood lifter . Accept your feelings : There's nothing wrong with not feeling jolly . Many people experience sadness and feelings of loss during the holidays . Talk to someone : Talk about your feelings . It can help you understand why you feel the way you do . Recognize Change in Yourself Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks Loss of energy , feeling tired all the time Physical symptoms that can't be otherwise explained ( headaches , stomachaches , constipation , etc. ) Feelings of worthlessness , guilt , or hopelessness Not able to concentrate or think clearly Changes in appetite Change of sleeping patterns ( sleeping too much or too little ) CPMC's Senior Life Solutions helps address the unique needs of older adults , including symptoms of depression , anxiety , loneliness , or grief . 406-283-6890 Senior Life Solutions Cabinet Peaks Medical Center