Ah, Christmas--silver bells, mistletoe, shopping and family togetherness--a recipe that can lead to quite a bit of stress. Did you know that Christmas time ranks just below finances at the top of the list of what people find stressful and worrisome? Yes, Christmas has a dark side as well as a bright side. Where are you on the continuum between joy and dread at Christmas? Or are you all over the map?
For some Christmas is a time of joy, of family reunions, of generosity, of friendship, of gleeful children, of Christmas lights and of celebration. But for others Christmas is a dreaded time of pain, sadness or loneliness.
Read Dr. Neill's entire article Coping with the Emotional Stress of Christmas
Dr. Neill Neill, our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert
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