Showing posts with label seasonal affective disorder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seasonal affective disorder. Show all posts

Handling Holiday Stress as a Caregiver


As the expectations pile up, so does the stress. 


Guest Post by Beth Kelly 



The stuffed turkey simmering. The corn-on-the-cob roasting. The family chuckling, clustered around the newest board game. The magic of overflowing packages under the tree and that perfect bar room New Year’s kiss. Hollywood has photoshopped the holidays, and too many caregivers inadvertently fall into supporting roles. As the expectations pile up, so does the stress. So the dominoes fall: stress, worry, depression.

The buck stops here. Consider four simple tips to stave off the holiday blues.