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A time of festivity, parties, shopping,
entertaining and family gatherings, the holiday season can be full of excite. ment and fun. For many people, however, this time of year is inevitably accompanied by stress, as we find ourselves overscheduled and pressured to create a holiday that meet others’ expectations. Often, we also may experience depression, as feelings of sadness and anger are intensified when contrasted with the expected joy of the season.
One key to minimizing holiday stress and depression is being aware that the holidays can trigger stress and depression. Personal relationships, finances and time constraints can lead to these feelings. Understanding these three potentially stressful aspects of your life can help you to take steps to prepare for and prevent the associated negative feelings.
Personal relationships can cause stress at any time, but tensions are often heightened during the holidays. Family togetherness — especially for a length of time — can lead to conflict as arguments arise, personalities clash and planned agendas eliminate personal choice. On the other hand, if you are alone on the holidays and are dealing with the recent loss of a loved one or a
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