Holiday Blues Do You Think You Suffer From the "Holiday Blues"?
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- "With all the holiday hype, I feel like Im expected to do too many things at once."
- "Fattening food is everywhere, and at every party theres so much alcohol."
- "Im going broke buying holiday gifts." Spend moderately and be creative.
Holiday BluesDo You Think You Suffer From the "Holiday Blues"?The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. While it's a time to be with family and friends, the season also can cause much stress and fatigue. There are increased demands placed on your time, your patience, and your wallet. How to make the most out of the holidays without letting yourself down could be the biggest challenge you face this season. Take Time for Yourself
"With all the holiday hype, I feel like I'm expected to do too many things at once."You Can Party - HealthfullyBe mindful that high fat, high sugar foods can cause depression, and/or hyperactive, stressful behaviors in some people. According to the International Center for Nutritional Research, eating a lot of sugar and fats and increasing alcohol consumption may cause illness (intestinal toxemia, i.e. diarrhea) and vitamin deficiencies. Instead, try to eat fiber foods like fresh vegetables, salads, and fruit; consume smaller portions of protein; drink a lot of water; reduce alcohol consumption; and allow at least three hours after eating before going to bed. When hosting a gathering, make healthful food and drink alternatives available to your guests. Salsa is a great substitute for cheese dip or sour cream, sorbet beats ice cream, and ginger ale and sparkling cider are festive holiday beverages. Plan games and activities for your guests, and be quick to make introductions. As a guest, reach for pretzels and sliced veggies, not chips. Afraid of looking like a wet blanket? -- nurse a glass of lemon-lime soda with cranberry juice - and top it with a cherry! "Fattening food is everywhere, and at every party there's so much alcohol."The Truth about Holiday DrinkingWhile alcohol may make you feel less depressed temporarily, abusive drinking will only create problems. Did you know...
"I'm going broke buying holiday gifts." Spend moderately and be creative.Sure-fire holiday stress-reducers:
Remember that the "holiday blues" can be manageable. Brief periods of sadness and stress at this time are normal for most people. If, however, you are experiencing serious prolonged depressive problems -- such as hopelessness, loss of energy, significant appetite and sleep changes, and/or thoughts of suicide -- you should seek help from a professional. Directory: eohhs -> docs -> dph -> substance-abuse substance-abuse -> Compared to approximately 7% to 10 of the general population substance-abuse -> Commonwealth of massachusetts executive office of health and human services substance-abuse -> Prevent ● Treat ● Recover ● For Life substance-abuse -> Prevent ● Treat ● Recover ● For Life substance-abuse -> Prevent ● Treat ● Recover ● For Life substance-abuse -> Guide for parents substance-abuse -> 7 ways to protect your teen from alcohol and other drugs a parent’s Guide substance-abuse -> Enhancing motivation substance-abuse -> Commonwealth of massachusetts executive office of health and human services substance-abuse -> Commonwealth of massachusetts executive office of health and human services Download 11.21 Kb. Share with your friends:
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