There is an abundance of articles and resources on dealing with the stress of the holiday season. If this is supposed to be such a wonderful time of year, why is everyone so stressed out?
* Black Friday and shopping deals * Finding the ‘right’ gift
* Kids returning home * Toxic relatives
* Unrealistic expectations * Depression and other disorders
* Over-stimulation * Incessant holiday commercials
* Traffic and crowds * Eating, drinking, spending, doing too much
Below you will find resources to help you get some holiday stress relief. The time to read them is now, before the celebrations and people arrive. A little preparation makes a big difference.
College Corner: Talking transfers, winter break. (Maureen Tillman)
Hallmark Holidays? 3 Steps to Happier Families Over the Holidays (Fern Weis)
Holiday help for eating disorders (Christine DeSouza, RN)
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping (Mayo Clinic)
Tips for parents on managing holiday stress (American Psychological Association)
25 ways to fight holiday stress (Health.com)
Stay sober throughout the holidays (Seabrook House)
What’s Thanksgiving to the parent of an addict? (parentsofanaddict.blogspot.com)
Caregiving and the holidays: from stress to success (Family Caregiver Alliance)