Stress can throw anyone off-kilter. But when you have a mental illness, you might be extra vulnerable. “The demands, pressures and expectations of the holidays can be felt more intensely by people with mental illness,” according to Darlene Mininni, PhD, MPH, author of The Emotional Toolkit, who works privately with individuals and speaks nationally on topics related to emotional health and well-being.
“Having a mental illness is the same as having any chronic illness,” said Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and founder of Explore What’s Next, a comprehensive psychotherapy practice. So it helps to have a plan and take good care of yourself.
Here are nine tips for coping with the holidays.
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Thank You for posting this information. It will help a lot since I get depressed at the holidays – Big Time!
This is an excellent list of coping activities. Even when I know what to do it can be difficult to follow through. I rely on God to help me remember to be patient with myself and remove the burdens I create for myself.