Why do I get emotional at Christmas?

At Christmas, you feel joy because you associate good things with the holiday. This is because your brain recognizes the previous joy of family time and the excitement of gifting as per the feelings you had as a child.

Can you be both happy and sad at the same time?

It’s natural to feel happy and sad at the same time. Here’s when it can become a problem. When my son left for university, I felt both elated for him and sad that he would no longer be home. When I’m invited to dinner, I’m pleased to be included but would also rather lounge on the couch.

Is it okay to be sad on Christmas?

“People may feel pressured to feel or present themselves to family members or friends in a way that shows they’re okay,” Dr. Forshee says. And, for some people, this can add a layer of pressure and stress to an already tense time. It’s common to feel triggered or depressed around the holidays, according to Dr.

Why is Christmas a sad time of year?

This time of year is especially difficult because there’s an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they’re supposed to feel and then think that they alone fall short.

What are the Christmas blues?

Holiday blues, holiday depression or post-Christmas blues, these commonly used terms depict the mental distress occurring after the winter holiday season. Post-holiday depression can impact anyone, but it can be extremely likely for those with a current diagnosis of depression.

What is it called when you are sad and happy at the same time?

Saudade describes a feeling both happy and sad, and could be approximated by the English expression ‘bitter sweet’.

Why do I not feel Christmas spirit?

‘Our brain does not assess how happy we are but the difference between how happy we expected to be and how happy we actually are,’ she explains. By over-anticipating Christmas, we raise our expectations of happiness and therefore feel less happy than we expected.

Why do Christmas songs make me cry?

Music has strong ties to memories. Research shows that a hub in the brain’s prefrontal cortex which stores memories and controls emotion lights up when familiar songs are played, hence your weepy reaction to hearing a holiday song that your dearly departed granny played during your childhood.