Surviving the Holidays

Post date: Nov 2, 2013 7:07:34 PM

The holiday season is a time of family, friends, and food. They can be fun, but they can also be stressful. Think about what things trigger you most about the holidays: Spending too much money? Weight gain? Intrusive questions about your life from family you haven't seen in forever?

The next couple months posts will be dedicated to helping stave off the Winter Blues. They are not meant to be a substitute for getting help. In fact, if you know from your history that the holidays are hard, now is the time to get a booster shot by creating a Safety Plan. Schedule an appointment today to get that going BEFORE you get overstressed. You might be surprised how fun and easy the holidays can be!

Check out this article: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/tips-for-surviving-the-holidays-emotionally-intact-and-without-weight/article_142eccbc-013c-50e9-b19d-f4a4b152ac22.html