The holiday season is stressful. Find ways to lower stress.   Spend time with loved ones. Avoid chaotic relatives. Do not feel pressured to uphold family traditions. You are an adult, make new traditions that are less stressful. ...

This time of year is stressful, whether it is good or negative stress. Everyone can feel overwhelmed at one time or another, but when you feel bad for long periods of time, reach out.  The fewer hours of sunlight can affect depression. Lack of a support network makes it hard. Being around Family is chaotic. Shopping with huge crowds. There are so many social and environmental triggers this time of year. If you find yourself spiraling down that "rabbit hole", reach out and ask for help. Below ...