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Saturday, December 17, 2011

The Holidays: A Time for Family, Celebration...and Stress

Remember the holidays as a child? This time of year was filled with hope, excitement, presents and delicious sweets.

Unfortunately, the holiday season just isn't the same as an adult.

According to a recent study, instead of embracing the joy of the season, many American adults dread it, claiming it's in fact the most stressful time of the year.

Between stressful shopping excursions, financial strain, the pressure to eat fattening foods and stress-filled family gatherings, the sources of stress and anxiety seem infinite when it comes to the holiday season.

"This commercial overindulgence wears on most of us," stated Tod Marks, senior editor of Consumer Reports. "The long season appears to sour the Tiny Tim in all of us."

But when does a little stress turn into a major mental health problem? And what can you do to curb stressful situations this holiday season and make a little more room for enjoyment?

To learn more, read the full article: Stress and Anxiety - A Common Holiday Fear 

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