If you're one of those people who live for the joy and mingling of the holidays, you may be ill prepared for the blues that follow the wave of excitement.
Sometimes the holidays can stave off feelings of nostalgia and loneliness in addition to past family trauma, but when the final Christmas ornament has been stored and the last holiday outfit packed away, you may struggle with a sense of loss.
A 2015 survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness revealed 64% of people reported experiencing post-holiday blues accompanied by elevated anxiety and stress. Most people who responded to the survey reported that the holidays offered an escape from their normal monotonous life and returning to work after the holidays provoked anxiety and sadness.
Although there are many reasons people struggle with post-holiday let down, among the most common are the time of year, short cold days and long nights, financial stress, overeating, overdrinking, and erratic sleep patterns - all of which affect our mood and ability to cope with stress. The holidays often offer a fantasy escape, with more feel-good television shows and movies and increased outpouring of volunteers donating toys and food to families in need.
If you’re feeling a sense of loss or sadness post-holiday, it’s important to remind yourself that these feelings are normal and common for many people during this season. You are not alone. If you’ve experienced a personal loss, the sense of sadness may deepen more than usual. These four suggestions can help you manage your anxiety and stress.Minimize anxiety by getting the proper amount of sleep and drinking more water.
Although post-holiday blues usually pass within 2 to 3 weeks, if you begin feeling worse with more intrusive thoughts that interfere with your normal day, allow yourself the opportunity to talk with a mental health professional. Speaking with a counselor will help change your perspective and maybe even the direction of your life.
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