Holiday Blues

The Holidays are supposed to be a time for pure enjoyment, why do so many people find themselves feeling miserable & stressed during this time of the year?

Some of the most common symptoms are fatigue, typically resulting from an increased holiday activity, to financial limitations and family tensions. Experts say one of the fastest routes to holiday depression is unrealistic expectations.

"People often hold on to what they remember as an ideal holiday from years gone by, and are unable to reproduce it," said Jill RachBeisel, M.D., director of community psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center. "There are also expectations around the holidays that 'everything must be perfect', and perfection is, of course, rarely obtainable."

So, what can you do to avoid the holiday blues? We suggest that people be honest with themselves about what they can do during the holiday season. In other words, set realistic goals, Don't let all of the pressures of shopping, coordinating social functions, negotiating family issues and missing lost loved ones overwhelm you this holiday season.

The Unconscious Creations Team