Stress, depression and the holidays: 12 tips for coping

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For some people, the holidays bring unwelcome guests — stress and

depression. And it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect

Hallmark holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of

demands — work, parties, shopping, baking, cleaning, caring for

elderly parents or kids on school break, and scores of other chores. So

much for peace and joy, right?

 

Actually, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress and

depression that often accompany the holidays. You may even end up

enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.

 

The trigger points of holiday stress

 

Holiday stress and depression are often the result of three main trigger

points. Understanding these trigger points can help you plan ahead on

how to accommodate them.

 

Here are the three areas that commonly trigger holiday stress or

depression:

 

Relationships. Relationships can cause turmoil, conflict or stress at

any time. But tensions are often heightened during the holidays. Family

misunderstandings and conflict can intensify — especially if you're

all thrust together for several days. Conflicts are bound to arise with

so many needs and interests to accommodate. On the other hand, if you're

facing the holidays without a loved one, you may find yourself

especially lonely or sad.

 

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[Guest guest]

I have learned to focus on the Spiritual part of this time of year. On

Christmas Eve, I lite all my candles for midnight. Play Oh Holy Night in the

candle lite.

 

This year am going pagan. Will also lite candles for Solstice. And, learn

about being a Witch.

 

Marcel

 

boonkiatchua <boonkiatchua wrote:

 

For some people, the holidays bring unwelcome guests — stress and

depression. And it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect

Hallmark holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of

demands — work, parties, shopping, baking, cleaning, caring for

elderly parents or kids on school break, and scores of other chores. So

much for peace and joy, right?

 

Actually, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress and

depression that often accompany the holidays. You may even end up

enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.

 

The trigger points of holiday stress

 

Holiday stress and depression are often the result of three main trigger

points. Understanding these trigger points can help you plan ahead on

how to accommodate them.

 

Here are the three areas that commonly trigger holiday stress or

depression:

 

Relationships. Relationships can cause turmoil, conflict or stress at

any time. But tensions are often heightened during the holidays. Family

misunderstandings and conflict can intensify — especially if you're

all thrust together for several days. Conflicts are bound to arise with

so many needs and interests to accommodate. On the other hand, if you're

facing the holidays without a loved one, you may find yourself

especially lonely or sad.

 

Read full post at:

http://sleepingwelltonight.blogspot.com/2006/11/stress-depression-and-ho\

lidays-12-tips.html

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