According to the American Psychological Association, around 38% of people have reported an increase in stress during the holidays, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness indicated that 64% of …
Christmas carols and specials have frequently built up the holiday season as the most joyous time of year. There is no doubt that spending time with family and receiving gifts can spark a lot of happiness, but at the same time, there are a lot of factors associated with the season that can contribute to sadness and stress.
“With the last few years, and what we’ve experienced with the pandemic and sociopolitical stressors, I would anticipate that this year, folks might be experiencing even more pressure as they’re able to connect with families that maybe they haven’t been able to in the last few years related to some of those stressors to have that perfect holiday,” Gill said.
Gill said these holiday blues can result in short-term fatigue, tension, sadness and isolation. Stress can yield all of these symptoms, plus an increase in blood pressure, rapid heart rates, headaches, feelings of guilt and loss of interest in activities. There is also stress associated with not being able to attend a gathering or interact with all the family members you want to this year.
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