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Holidays: Tips To Help  Stress, Depression, and the Holidays
Tips To Help by Jennifer LB Leese  The Christmas season is
filled with busy schedules--parties, shopping, baking, cleaning,
kids on school break, and chores. Along with all that fun
there's tension and stress. For many, the holidays mean time off
from regular activities, sharing good times and good food with
family and friends. For others, this can be a frustrating and
anxiety-provoking time, due to changes in work and exercise
routines, and eating habits. The numerous guests we receive
during the holidays also add stress. When family gets together,
some people may feel weighted down by expectations. Keeping a
clear, controlled mind is hard to do when stressed. In an effort
to pull off a perfect Hallmark holiday, you may need help--
that's a lot of peace and joy to cram into one week. Things to
Keep in Mind * Set differences aside. Try to accept family
members and friends as they are, ev