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majority of people around the world suffer from some kind of blues this time of year.
several reasons for the blues and i will list them-
the list is not necessarily in order.I am not say number 1 is more important than number 10.this is just a list.
1)lost of family members
2)divorce
3)empty nest syndrome-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empty_nest_syndrome
4)alone
5)apart from your love ones(spouse is oversea or stationed abroad)
6)the weather(snowed in or rain)
7)no money/no job
8)not enough money to buy what u want for family or friends.
9)fatigue
10)the crowds and the pain getting and out of stores.
11)stress
For many people in our society, the holiday season is a time of joy and happy anticipation. It is a time to look forward to family and friends and warmth and good cheer. But for too many, the anticipation is manifest as anxiety. For them, it is a time of sadness, emptiness and stress. For these individuals, it can be a time of feeling overwhelmed at the inability to meet unrealistic expectations. For so many, the holidays are a time characterized by what is known as the "holiday blues.
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20101222/NEWS01/12220317
For many of us, the holiday season brings an unwelcome visitor: depression. But rather than fight against or resist this intruder, you can welcome, understand, and even use the blues as a path to healing. I know. I've worked for many years to heal my own depression, and what I have to say is born of the fire and ice of my own journey.
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Health-Support/Illness-and-Recovery/Healing-The-Holiday-Blues.aspx#ixzz18xsdhCgo
"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.
"Set realistic goals," said Dubin, who is also a psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. "If your holiday plans require you to run around shopping and going to parties until you are exhausted, and staying up all night to wrap presents, your plans aren't very realistic. You need to pace yourself and get enough rest so that you won't be grouchy and testy
http://www.umm.edu/features/holiday_blues.htm
Here’s a shrinks survival guide to the holidays:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/12/22/shrinks-guide-surviving-holidays/
The reasons are many: high expectations, more parties, less sleep, more drinking, less exercise, overeating, over-spending, and too much family time with relatives you just don’t care for. Throw in a hectic travel schedule for a vacation and or family visits along with shorter days which can trigger SAD (Seasonal Affective disorder) and the holiday blues are not only real but in some can even led to a clinical depression.
Here’s a shrinks survival guide to the holidays:
• Manage expectations: Watch any movie, TV show or advertisement and the holidays are depicted as a perfect, joy filled time of year filled with family, giving and happiness. While that is partly true, the holidays are also the most stressful time of year. Understand going in that there are both positive and negative aspects associated with the season.
• Practice moderation: Parties, drinking, family time, and travel can be fun, but too much of a good thing is never healthy. Don’t overdo it. You don’t have to buy the biggest gifts, travel to see every relative and say yes to every event. Also when you do go to a party you don’t have to drink, overeat, or stay out late.
• Maintain a schedule: With everything going on at this time of year the first causalities are often your diet, exercise routine, and sleep. Maintain your schedule as much as possible even if it occasionally means saying no to other obligations.
• Allow for some alone time: It’s easy to forget about yourself when in the spirit of the season, but plan an occasional quiet day or night just for you or you and your partner to unwind and de-stress.
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• Get outside: Sun exposure can combat SAD, even if it’s cloudy, getting outside during the day is still beneficial.
Finally, as I discussed in detail recently in a blog post recently, always remember what the holidays are really about: faith, hope, love and gratitude. The holidays are just like anything else in life. If you understand the good and the bad, throw in a little bit of planning and moderation and you will probably be fine, and be able to enjoy this special time of year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Dr. Dale Archer is a psychiatrist and frequent guest on FoxNews.com's "The Strategy Room." For more, visit his website: Dr.DaleArcher.com.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/12/22/shrinks-guide-surviving-holidays/
I do hope this helps you overcome your holiday blues,theses are some ideals and what causes them.
i pray this will help you in the many holidays to come.
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