Title: Holiday Depression: Statistics & How to Deal
Headings: Holiday Depression
Holiday Depression
Why Is Depression So Common During the Holidays?
Social Isolation
Grieving During the Holidays
Begin a New Tradition
Don’t Give In to Holiday Pressures
Volunteer
Get Back to Nature
Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern
Dealing with Holiday Depression

Content: Holiday Depression: Statistics & How to Deal
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Holiday Depression
Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP — Written by Michael Kerr — Updated on February 8, 2017
Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for some people they are anything but. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content to experience loneliness and a lack of fulfillment. Why Is Depression So Common During the Holidays? There are several reasons why you may develop depression during the holidays: Social Isolation
Social isolation is one of the biggest predictors of depression, especially during the holidays. Some people may have a small social circle or a lack opportunities for socialization. People who have feelings of disconnectedness often avoid social interactions at holiday time. Unfortunately, withdrawing often makes the feelings of loneliness and symptoms of depression worse. These individuals may see other people spending time with friends and family, and ask themselves, “Why can’t that be me?”