Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell

Content: Set Realistic Expectations
It’s fine to be excited about the holidays and make plans for the things you want to do. But it is also important to keep your expectations realistic and reachable . Holidays change just as people change. Kids grow older, people move, and new people will become a part of your life. The key is to focus on those connections, create new traditions, and remember past holidays with fondness while still enjoying the one right in front of you. Focus on enjoying the experience and the time you get to spend with your loved ones rather than on achieving a picture-perfect end result. The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be special. They don’t have to be exactly like the holidays of the past to be just as meaningful and memorable. 10 Signs You May Be a Perfectionist
How to Get Help
If the holiday blues turn into something more serious or if your sadness doesn’t ease after the holidays are over, your symptoms might be a sign of something else. You might have a condition such as major depre