Title: 9 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues
Headings: How to Deal with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
How to Deal with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
Understanding the holiday blues
What are the symptoms?
9 ways to manage the holiday blues
Dealing with post-holiday depression
What you can do now

Content: Learn more: The psychology of the holiday blues »
What are the symptoms? The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may or may not being dealing with depression already. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal. This includes getting out of bed, making dinner, and taking a walk. Other symptoms of the blues include: feeling more tired than usual
losing interest in things that used to bring you joy
having trouble concentrating
9 ways to manage the holiday blues
There are many things that can contribute to the holiday blues. Whether it’s something as simple as overscheduling yourself or a deeper emotional need, it’s possible to work through your feelings and start anew. Here are nine ways to deal with the holiday blues: