Surviving the Holidays: The Holiday Blues

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Surviving the Holidays The Holiday Blues From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Memories and regrets from holidays past can trigger bouts of depression, especially for alcoholics. But there is a very real phenomenon known as Seasonal Affective Disorder that can affect almost anyone. Dealing With Holiday Depression Depression during the holiday season is reality for many people. Here are suggestions from your About Health Guides on dealing with stress, depression, grief and seasonal blahs during the holidays. Tips From Others in Recovery Bob S's Tip For me taking a drink is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. It would be one hell of a buzz, but that buzz would cost me everything I had, forever. Ginna G's Tip Sometimes a peaceful feeling comes just knowing those telephone numbers are in my pocket. Hugh's Tip Most of all I have to continue to work the steps and be around recovering addicts and alcoholics. Jim G's Tip Stay clear of HALT (don't get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired). John's Tip I deal with the holidays by planning ahead. I stay inside and communicate with the elders and the kids and I do not let anything keep from doing this. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Surviving the Holidays' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement