The Holiday Blues

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 are a common experience this time of year, and they can be even more challenging for those living with chronic health conditions.

What causes them? According to 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the blues can stem from:

• Less sunlight🌚

  
  

• Disruption of routines😩

  
  

• Over-commercialization 😑

  
  

• Separation from loved ones💔

Below 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 has shared a helpful list of common symptoms and tips to beat 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀.

𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Please, be kind to yourself. It is absolutely okay if you can't do everything you want to do or used to do.

✅ Focus on realistic expectations.

✅ Build rest breaks into your day.

If you are struggling and need support, please don't be afraid to reach out for help.

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