turn holiday blues to red & green joy oklahoma cooperative extension service
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Turn Holiday Blues to Red & Green Joy
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Prevalence of Holiday Blues
70 Percent of All Americans Experience the “Holiday Blues”
Why do the blues happen?
ExpectationsActivities
Issues That Can Shatter Expectations
Unrealistic expectations Traditions Family conflict Loss of a family member(s) Where to spend the holidays Holiday foods affect moods
How To Beat The Holiday Blues
Be realistic Be flexible Practice moderation Plan your eating Plan some time to
help someone else
Plan ahead Organize tasks Plan quality time
for yourself Get plenty of rest Limit alcohol
consumption
Plan Your Holiday Budget
Prepare A Gift List
Show Appreciation to Others
You’re Not Alone
Signs of Depression That May Require Medical Attention
Loss of appetite Feeling of hopelessness Weight change Fatigue, energy loss Thoughts of
death/suicide Loss of interest in
activities Feeling of isolation
Personality change Change of sleep
patterns Unresolved grief Irritability or sadness Inability to concentrate Physical pains -- no
medical explanation