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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Coping with the holidays
9 Ways to Beat the Bah Humbugs by Meredith Whitten
http://psychcentral.com/library/holiday_humbugs.htm
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Not everybody delights in all the festivities and joy of the holiday season. People from all walks of life and in all sorts of situations feel depressed, sad or out of it during the holidays. If you have the holiday blues, the following tips may help lift your spirits...........
Start new traditions -- "Create for yourself what you didn't have in the past," Wish said.
Knowing what caused you to be blue in the past can help you create happier memories in the future by beginning new traditions, Bentley says.
As families change and grow, traditions may need to change as well, Cobb says. With families reuniting during the holidays, parents' and grown children's expectations may not match, which may lead to a dip in mood. Allow yourself some time away from your family and set realistic expectations, Cobb emphasizes.
Remember that the holiday blues are usually temporary.
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The Holiday Train Wreck:
Helpful Hints for Navigating the Holidays Successfully by John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
http://psychcentral.com/archives/n121998.htm
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.......Obviously if you are suffering from a mental disorder which is worsened by the stress or additional emotions brought about by the holidays, you should look into increasing your coping skills.
This can be done on your own, or you can ask your therapist to talk more about these skills and find ones that work best for you. The key here is to let your therapist know what you need to work on at this time of the year, and then proceed to work on it.
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Last edited by Mari; 10-29-2006 at 08:49 PM.
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