Holiday Blues

How To Beat The Post Holiday Blues

The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 01.04.2012

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Wait ... hear that? That's our collective sigh marking the fact that the great holiday season of 2011 has finally come to a close. And while for ma...

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Your Misery Has Company

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. | Posted 02.22.2012

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It's not at all unusual for people to feel more anxious, exhausted, frustrated or depressed at this time of year than they typically do. And what's more, we feel like we are alone in our unhappiness. This common misperception only adds to our pain.

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Three Ways the 'Decision to Quit' Can Help You Through the Holidays

Dr. Daniel Seidman | Posted 02.19.2012

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A genuine decision to quit calls for a shift into a new relationship with the hard-edged reality of smoking. At this time of year winter blues and holiday stress, as well as holiday hype and disappointments, provide plenty of triggers for smoking addiction to feed upon.

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The Post-Divorce Problem No One Talks About

Juliet Jeske | Posted 02.17.2012

Read More: Divorce, Chanukah, Holiday Blues, Kiddie Table, Holiday Depression, Family, Christmas, Holidays, Divorce News

When you are married and you come home for the holidays, no one would dream of putting you at the kids table. When you get divorced however, everything changes.

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11 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression Triggers

Posted 12.18.2011

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By Tammy Worth It's a myth that suicide is more common around the holidays (springtime is actually the peak). But holiday cheer isn't a given eit...

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How to Beat the Holiday Blues

Walter E. Jacobson, M.D. | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Depression, Forgiveness, Holiday Blues, Anxiety, Happiness, Consciousness, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Living News

It is terribly ironic that the holidays, which are meant to be a time for celebration, joy, family, loved ones, connection, harmony and contentment, bring sadness and depression to so many people. Why is this the case?

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Holiday Blues: Dealing With Crisis In December

Third Age | Posted 12.15.2011

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I have had a lot of experience with sick people at the holidays. Five years ago my husband was recovering from a knee replacement and could barely hob...

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Holiday Blues? Dani Johnson, Homeless to Millionaire, Offers Inspiration

The Huffington Post | Laura Rowley | Posted 11.25.2011

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The holidays can be difficult for people in financial and personal pain. Dani Johnson, who appeared on the ABC hit "Secret Millionaire," was homeless ...

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Feeling Isolated and Alone This Holiday Season?

Judith Johnson | Posted 01.17.2012

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If you find yourself on a trajectory of anticipating an awful Thanksgiving, consider what you might do to change that. Ultimately, how you experience that day is a reflection of your attitude.

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Simple Strategies For The Holiday Blues

Tara Fass | Posted 01.17.2012

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Holidays can either sync you or sink you. If creative thinking produces ideas that move in diverging directions, there's never a better time than right now to brace yourself and bring it on.

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How To Keep The Post-Divorce Holiday Blues At Bay

Richard Warshak | Posted 01.13.2012

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Holiday blues unsettle us more than other times of sadness because they contrast with the spirit of benevolence and joy that we associate with the holidays.

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Is Sleep Deprivation Making You Suicidal?

Connie Bennett | Posted 11.17.2011

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Did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to depression and suicidal tendencies? Dr. Oexman pointed out that chronic sleep decreases serotonin, And if you're low on serotonin, you're not thinking or reacting as well as you should.

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Blah

Deborah Calla | Posted 11.17.2011

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Let me define Blah. Blah is when I can't really complain about anything but don't have much energy. Blah is when I'm lacking passion and everything is beige.

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How To Survive The Soul Crushing Holidays

Joyce McFadden | Posted 11.17.2011

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This is not for you if you're one of those people who thinks about the upcoming holidays with your family and considers how very lucky you are to have each other.

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What I've Learned About Grief During the Holidays

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston | Posted 05.25.2011

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My parents died six months apart. Grief has become my new companion. I walk my familiar paths a different person.

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When The Holidays are Painful

Laurie Nadel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Our family joke goes like this: If someone doesn't have a flat tire, a serious illness, or a major argument, it's not a good holiday season.

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