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Greetings!
Now that the long Thanksgiving weekend is behind us, the holiday season and its many celebrations have begun. Every day, we hear messages of joy, love and peace. But for many, depression and anxiety often run high around the holiday season, and those messages of joy may make it harder to cope with negative feelings. Plus, with increased depression and anxiety, we often experience an increase in urges to pull or pick. Rather than let these feelings and behaviors get the best of us during this time of celebration and joy, it can be helpful to recognize our holiday triggers and plan coping strategies in advance.
Keep reading: 10 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress and Avoid Pulling or Picking Overwhelm
With Love,
TLC