Should I feel bad for not wanting to go home for Christmas?

Question

It's not because of the pandemic, although that does add to the list. I've been fairly depressed, and going home right now just feels like a chore. It's nothing against my family. I enjoy seeing them, but I feel forced to put on a fake smile while I'm down (though my nieces makes that a lot easier).

Not to mention, it's a four hour drive one way. I just went down for Thanksgiving, which feels like it was just a week ago, so I don't want to do it again, even though I said I would. I have things I need to do here as well, and going home means putting them off.

Answer 1

Anonymous

Don’t feel bad, come up with a good excuse if you have too! It’s not like they haven’t saw you in years if you were just there. Maybe go for New Year’s or say you have to work and it was all last minute. No, don’t feel bad.

Answer 2

Anonymous

Maybe it is a good idea to go. Sometimes depression cause us to self isolate and worsen the depression.

Answer 3

moreno_lili_

Xper 4

No go and see them, you don't know how often you will get to do that. Especially in those times.

Answer 4

Autopilot

Xper 1

Just tell them you don't want to get sick and it's a bad time to out and about.

Answer 5

Iron_Man | 242 opinions shared on Holidays topic.

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Yes you should be go home for Christmas

Should I feel bad for not wanting to go home for Christmas?

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