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6 Tips for dealing with Holiday Anxiety and Depression

By Alice Roberts, LCSW 01 Dec, 2016 Advice, Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Emotional Health, General, Mental Health, Mental/Emotional Health, Self-care, Self-esteem, Therapy Alice Roberts MSW Intern, Exercise, Get Moving, Healing, Holiday Anxiety, Holiday Depression, let go of expectations, mindfulness, Motivation, Name the Beast, Physical Health, Pressure, Self-Compassion, Soak up the Sun, winter blues

With our recent snowstorm, my ability to pretend winter isn’t a thing, has quickly evaporated. On sunny days I get through the winter by making sure I spend plenty of time standing in front of my south facing windows soaking up the warmth that shines through. On overcast days it can be more of a challenge. Add in the stress of holiday shopping and parties and expectations, and winter can be a bit of a downer (to say the least). Here are a few suggestions to help cope with winter blues:

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6 Tips for dealing with Holiday Anxiety and Depression

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