The Holiday Blues refer to feelings of anxiety or depression during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. They may be associates with extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental memories that accompany the season. They may include: -Loneliness and isolation -Sadness -A sense of loss -Fatigue -Tension -Frustration The difference between the holiday blues and clinical anxiety or depression is that the feelings are temporary. They may come and go around specific holiday activities. However, if they are present for more than two weeks, especially every day, the mental health problem may be more serious. It’s also important to understand that people already diagnosed with a mental illness can feel the holiday blues—and need to take extra care of themselves. nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Inform_Yourself/Press_Room/The_Holiday_Blues_Tips_and_facts.htm
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:22:50 +0000
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