Feeling a little down huh? Happens to everyone once in a while man. And yes, English winters really do suck hard [img]smile.gif[/img]
But y'know, things really arn't as bad as they seem. Most of the time these sorts of crisis are entirely made up in the minds of the individual. All a matter of perspective blah blah blah. Heh heh, now it's alot easier for someone who isn't feeling down to do the whole pat-on-the-back 'cheer up charlie' routine to someone who is, but really it all boils down to how you yourself view your own world.
Sometimes it's a biochemical thing, your body just feels....stale. Like you're kinda lost in a haze and it's really hard to get your brain to 'snap on' as it were. In which case I'd recommend taking St. John's Wort, it's a herbal remedy that you can buy over the counter at your local supermarket (and if your a scientific sceptic concerning the value of 'natural remedies' like I am, I can assure you it really does make a difference).
If you're feeling down because of the cheap, tackiness of the holiday season and the pressure to conform to the pressures of the consumer society then all I can say to you is ■■■■ it man. Seriously. If you are serious about the spirit of the christmas holiday then spend time with your family, tell them you love them. Help out with cooking and preparation. Whip up your favourite dish for your kin. In terms of gifts just make a simple cardboard card telling the person how much they mean to you. That'll be more precious and unique than any gift at your local, smiley glad-hand department store. Christmas isn't even necessarily about christ (if you are a non-christian), the christians merely applied the name of their demigod and prophet to the holiday as a means of missionary-conversion. The holiday itself far outlives the cult of jesus. It's all about reserving a time of year when everyone can stop what they are doing and come together in peace. Seriously, just relax and be merry, and to hell with how many digits are in your bank account.
And lastly, the cold and dark of winter does work to bring the spirits of most folk down. All I can recommend to you is to enjoy the comforts of hibernation
Crank the heater (or fire) up. Wrap on some blankets. Curl up with a good book (or computer game). Snuggle up with 'that special someone' (if applicable). We're just little people, we live at the whim of nature. Don't resent her. Take her as she is and enjoy what good she has to offer. [img]smile.gif[/img]