Anxiety and the Holidays
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Anxiety and the Holidays
| Tue, 12-06-2005 - 11:52am |
Any tips on coping with stress at the holidays? It always seems to exaggerate my anxiety levels and I'm not good at preventing it. I try to stay away from malls and other places that make me claustrophobic but sometimes my stress level gets the best of me.

Hi there!
Hello,
You know, I've noticed that a lot of people who suffer from anxiety and other similar conditions become quite overwhelmed around the holiday time. I thank God this is not the case for me. Actually now that the holidays are here I'm finding myself so much more at peace and happy. I love the holidays.
I think I could still offer up some advice though. Maybe. lol I see no reason to just take a step back from the hustle and bustle. Perhaps it's easiest to shop online. I know a few people who do that just to avoid those crowded malls. If you are typically the one who hosts a Christmas get-together, maybe see if someone else could do it in your place this year. I think the key is to take off as much pressure as possible. Lower your own expectations of what you think others are expecting from you. And meditate more than ever!!! :)
Jennifer
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