Coping with... CHRISTMAS STRESS

There are ways to protect yourself from the overwhelm this festive season...

Christmas is projected as a happy time with family and friends – enjoying good food and drink, giving and receiving presents. But for many it doesn’t live up to expectations, and even for those who enjoy it, there’s stress in achieving it. Sadly, there’s an increase in self-harming, sleeping difficulties and panic attacks around Christmas. Fear of getting into debt, not meeting loved ones’ expectations, feeling lonely and alcohol problems are common factors. This time of year also heightens feeling of loss, anxiety and depression. Financial pressures are great and social media phenomena of competitiveness, one-upmanship and ‘fear of missing out’ add to stress levels. Have a plan Planning is always essential to avoid stress, so begin well in advance and cover all aspects of the festivities. Think about who will be coming,…

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Woman's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 24-Dec-2019_Double issue

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