Don't be pushed into celebrating by well-meaning friends and relatives if you are not in a cheerful mood. If you feel low emotionally or physically, you may want to postpone a family gathering, an outing with friends, or an office party. Give yourself permission not to join the festivities this year. There will be other opportunities to socialize. If you feel sad about the year gone by, it's OK to express those feelings.
Tears can bring a sense of relief.
It is common to experience a mixture of anticipation, disappointment, and apprehension about the future. Try not to suppress your feelings. Instead, talk them over with a loved one, a friend, or a professional counselor. When we lose someone we love, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief.