Way Too Blessed To Be Stressed
As the temperature drops and snow falls, most begin to get into the holiday spirit. Being a season for friends, family and festivities, winter can be an exciting time. However, for some people, the holidays can bring on depressive moods. Commonly called the Holiday Blues, these feelings are temporary emotions of anxiety and depression during the holidays. The American Psychological Association (APA) completed a study in 2017 showing how common it is. 38% of people had higher stress levels in the wintertime. Besides stress, many have reported feeling isolated, fatigued, and/or frustrated. There are many factors to why someone will feel blue during the holidays; lack of money, commercialism, unrealistic expectations, and family gatherings are just some examples.
There are simple things you can do to fight the blues without medication or therapy. Getting enough sleep is always good for your health. Get organized and make a list of your tasks to get through the busy season. Set a budget and reasonable expectations; it’s ok to say “no”. Surround yourself with loved ones who understand what you are going through or spend alone time practicing self-care.
Although the Holiday Blues is labeled as temporary, short term negative feelings can still hint at a deeper problem or lead to feelings that last longer. Mental health should be taken seriously, and you should always speak up if you’ve been feeling down. We at CCHC offer behavioral health services to people of all ages and we encourage you to come in and see us at any time. There’s room for you here. Take it one day at a time.
Here are some tips from Thought Catalog on how to fight the Holday Blues https://thoughtcatalog.com/…/9-things-to-remember-if-you-f…/
