Relationship Issues

Unhappiness or difficulties in one's personal relationships - spouse, children, parents, siblings may aggravate the depressive aspects of the disorder.

Being single, perhaps with the approach of Christmas, the New Year or wanting to take a summer holiday but having no partner to share it with can depress one's mood.

Consider how you might meet people - maybe a dating agency or look in the local ads. You might combine this with exercise therapy and join a local dance class - it will help you widen your circle of friends.

How about some winter sunshine - take a singles holiday! This provides light therapy and social therapy.