Diwali, as we all know is the Hindu festival of lights, it occurs during the months of October and November. Thus, Diwali is associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the financial year in India. Hence, for most Hindus, Diwali is a period of festivities and joy and happiness. Thus, people celebrate by exchanging gifts with friends and family, going to parties, decorating their homes, painting their homes, buying new clothes, jewellery and other beautiful things for themselves, their loved ones, and their homes. The air is filled with the feeling of festivity, joy and happiness.
Unfortunately, some people suffer from depression during this period, while, everyone else seems to be beaming, bursting with Diwali joy and you’re feeling wretched and exhausted. Those people who are suffering from depression or who have had depression in the past, need to be especially careful when coping with Diwali stress.
Here are seven steps to manage Diwali Stress:
Keep it simple: Reduce the number of parties you attend, reduce the number of gifts you give
Do something different: Travel, go out of town, do something different to avoid the madness of Diwali
Don’t do the unimportant stuff: Don’t be under pressure to do everything that was a tradition in the family, cherry pick and do only those activities you enjoy
Don’t worry about things outside your control
Find positive ways to remember loved ones who are no more
Don’t look for the perfect gift, it is the thought behind the gift that counts
Stick to a budget, don’t allow the financial strain to cause you mental anguish
Remember that during the Diwali period, stress is caused by media, social media, friends and relatives who create unnecessary expectations. So, If you are feeling overwhelmed with the Diwali season stress, it is best to meet an experienced psychologist, who can help you manage the stress.
“You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you; but it’s not the same as professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need” – Dr. Prerna Kohli.
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About Dr. Prerna Kohli
She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India and provides families, individuals, parents and children counselling on being happy.
