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CHRISTMAS BLUES  

Seasonal depression is called by other names such as "winter blues", seasonal affective disorder (SAD), holiday blues,….etc. It can be contributed to by a number of things. There are also ways to combat SAD with and without professional help.

Frenetic holiday activity with with the inevitable let-downs and the approach of frigid winter weather can make even the most optimistic stumble and fall. But mental health pros say the right prescription for beating the blues is not always a pill.

Information on holiday depression and how to recognize it and treat it.

The blues are an unfortunate part of the holiday season for many people. This article examines one possible cause of winter depression that should not be ignored.

Seasonal depression, often called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall or winter and

Do you start to get the blues as the holiday season approaches? Use these simple guidelines to help.

Many people suffer from post-holiday blues. What causes post holiday blues and how to treat it.

Suffering from a bout of post-holiday blues? Stash away that Santa hat for good, and start looking forward to the end of winter with these suggestions.

After Christmas is over, some people can slip into a slight depression with the end of the excitement and the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. Here are some tips to help you beat the post Holiday blues.

Is all of this Arctic air giving you the blues? Here are 7 easy ways to beat the winter depression.

Many people get "the blues" during the holiday season. It seems that the most vulnerable people for feeling these emotions are the ones who attach excessive emotional significance to certain holidays.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is closely related to light, rather than temperature. SAD may be quite serious, but it can be treated and managed. First, it must be identified.

Avoiding financial trauma is a significant factor for many individuals suffering from seasonal depressive disorders. This is an overview of the Holiday Blues and the Implication on holiday shopping.

Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects 4-6% of American. Symptoms range from fatigue to loss of interest. There is therapy and hope.

There are many factors that affect holiday depression including age, location and environment. But one of the big influences on how we feel may just be physical.

Now that all the hype is over, it is easy to let it get to you. But you can beat the post-holiday blues with just a few simple solutions.

Do you feel a case of the winter blues coming on? Quick! Read this informative article and learn about some simple, homemade remedies that can help lift your spirits!

A lot of people suffer from what they call depression at this time of the year. They don't understand the difference between it and the holiday blues. Learn what you can do to help yourself through what is really the holiday blues.

BY KATE ROSS WIRELESS OPINION EDITOR

The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of year. These are a few things I've learned about getting through them with my sanity.

It may take billions of dollars but I have discovered the perfect pick-me-up for the months of January and February.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects people each year, giving them a true blue case of the winter blues. This article gives some tips on how to combat SAD-- and get happy!

It's titled reverse seasonal affective disorder, and it strikes just when we think we should be cheering up after the dull months.

So how do we determine whether we have Seasonal Affective Disorder, the "winter blues," depression, or if we're just imagining symptoms? Is Seasonal Affective Disorder a real condition? If so, is it treated like other types of depression?

This article offers five tips to help people overcome winter blues or SAD.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Light therapy can be an effective treatment for the disorder with few adverse side effects.

When suffering from depression, loneliness and sadness, during the holiday season, methods for alleviating anxiety and stress are optimal cures for the holiday blues.

Do you feel depressed during the winter months?

Raising awareness of people who suffer from the Christmas blues - identifying the causes, along with a few tips on how to lessen stress levels.

The past six weeks have been a whirlwind of fun for many school aged kids. They got to see relatives they might not see very often during the holidays, and then topped that off with getting gifts towards the end of the holiday period. Returning to school is tough.

If there is someone in your life who is stressed, depressed or overwhelmed this Christmas -- you are not alone. Many people suffer from the holiday blues. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for them.

Here are some signs and symptoms that you or someone you care about may be suffering from the winter blues as well as some ideas on how to combat the depression and stay happier this winter.

Stay at home moms are at risk for the winter blues, and should keep these tips in mind to make it through the long winter months.

Read this informative article and learn how to overcome the holiday blues!

There are many simple things you can do to chase away the winter blues and make the fall and winter months just as happy and inviting as summer was.

Divorce or separation is no reason to be left alone this season. Reach out to friends and discover new resources to ward off the blues.

Do you find yourself felling depressed as the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the sun seems to shine less bright? Do you wonder what happened to all that energy you had in the summer months? Here are a few hints on how to beat the blues and be the Summer you.

If you experience post holiday blues, try some of these tips to get out of them.

As we're approaching the shortest day of the year later this month (December 20) many of us are fighting depression because of lack of sunlight. Symptoms may include anything from feeling glory to full-blown depression.

definition of SAD and coping strategies

Google "hate Christmas" and you'll get almost 2 million hits. Google "holiday blues" and you get just under 1.5 million hits. So... what is it with all the hype on Christmas?

How can you stay out of debt and still maintain your sanity along with your credit rating?

This is a 700 word article which can help people avoid and/or manage depression during the holidays. It is meant for the average joe.

Does the holiday season depress you? If so, learn how to overcome it. You can do it with this 5 step plan.

The weekly cycle of work/school from recreation/play is not an easy transition for many people. For some, it has developed into a weekly bout of the "Here-Comes-Monday" blues. Let's call it MAD (Monday Affective Disorder.)

The holiday season often brings the "holiday blues" as well as a slew of other Yule-tide symptoms.

The January "slump" is well known - some call it Seasonal Affective Disorder - and some just call it a post holiday letdown. How do you fight the January blahs?

Dayligt is scarce. The time change has occurred. You feel fatigued and at a loss. Here's some help for those symptoms of the blues (S.A.D)!

The top Rhythm and Blues Christmas CDs are the perfect way to give the gift of music, and truly the gift that keeps on giving throughout the years.

The article provides tips for those who seem to be suffering from the post-holiday blues.

For most of us, the holidays are an extremely stressful time. If the proper steps are taken, we can change the way that we react to holiday stress, make our bodies healthier and our holidays much more enjoyable.

While rap, hip-hop and pop might dominate the nation's airwaves, the roots of American popular music cannot be denied. And when digging for roots, you need go no further than the blues, soul and jazz, which are some of America's greatest original artforms

a selection of blues performances on YouTube

Do you feel depressed and alone at Christmas?

When someone your intimately close with suffers depression, you have a hard time being to enjoy the holidays. Heres how to have a great time without the guilt

Have you ever noticed that when you are really angry about something, or frustrated, or grieving, or depressed, or any of those things you don't really see things clearly?

After the holidays sometimes people miss all the excitement and joy they experienced during the holidays. Or sometimes the holidays are not as enjoyable you thought they would or should be so then there is disapointment to deal with.

The holidays are a time of joy, laughter, spending time with family, and friends. That is if we survive. Studies show that more un-hospitalized people die in the United States on Christmas day, from heart related problems then during any other time of year.

The Thanksgiving - Christmas - New Year season brings back old memories... including those you'd rather forget.

Beating the holiday blues can be challenging, but there are many ways to take control of the season and have some fun.

Many people have Seasonal Affective Disorder and don't even realize it. If you are suffering from the "winter blues" this may be a sign of a more serious disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD is thought to be caused by your body's reaction to a lack of sunlight.SAD affects half a million people every winter in the United States.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) takes its toll on millions of Americans each year. If you're suffering from SAD, adjusting your diet could offer some benefits; here's what you need to know.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is more common in women than in men, and the farther north you live, the more severe the symptoms. Following these tips can help you beat that winter time depression.

Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) without even knowing it. Here are some ways to know if you are suffering from this "winter depression," as well as some ideas as to what you can do about it.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is usually developed over the long winters especially if you live up to the North, or down to the South, where winters equals less sunlight. Usually, those with these disaeses are found mostly in the Northern hemisphere.

If you find yourself suffering from undue fatigue or downright depression during the winter months, you may be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective disorder, or SAD. Find out how two nutrients - chromium and Vitamin D - may help fight the winter blues.

A general discussion about Seasonal Affective Disorder, what it is and possible treatments for it.

As the winter months hit in full swing, be aware of changes in your child which may suggest that he or she may have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD or Winter Depression, is a serious, debilitating depression that occurs seasonally, generally during the dreary winter months and lasts until spring, when brighter light and longer days reappear.

Holiday depression is very common during the holiday season, but there are ways to lessen its effects and feel better.

Try keeping holiday stress and depression to a minimum by accepting the fact that things aren't always going to go as planned. Perfection is over-rated and NO ONE actually has that �Made-for television-perfect-holiday.'

Most people think of S.A.D. ( seaasonal affective disorder) as depression during thee winter months, but many suffer from SAD during the summer months. Summertime SAD seems to be more prevalent in women than men.

Olivia Newton John asks have you even been mellow. However, what if more people asked if you have ever been S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder)?

Now that the guests have gone, the tree is down and there is no need to cook 24/7, a feeling of fatigue, anxiety and emotional stress have set in. Is it really depression...or just total exhaustion?

Don't fall prey to the gloominess of winter this year, by taking advantage of natural ways to improve your disposition. Try these tried-but-true strategies to enjoy even the most miserable days.

If you live in a climate that has seasonal changes, you are not only familiar with the beauty of winter, but also the accompanying dreariness of cold, often cloudy days that sometimes seem as though they will never end.

For those of us that experience winter and groan about the cold seasonal months, there are ways to chase those winter blues away.

Beating the winter blues can be challenging. People are often more depressed in the winter than any other season.

Holiday Depression affects millions of people around the world. Some people get depressed because they are lonely, some get depressed because they aren't lonely, but have far too much to do, see, and feel during the holidays. So, what do you do?

A post holidays guide to avoiding the blues.

Many people suffer from the blues this time of year, especially in the northern states. Don't give into them!

The holiday season for many is a time of joy and celebration. But for many seniors, the season brings a sense of depression and loneliness. Be aware of the signs and symptoms and head off depression in your loved ones.

Thanksgiving unfolds as the beginning what we hope of another glorious holiday tale. The holidays can quickly turn into another tale about fighting the blues. Hers are some hints to prevent the blues.

For many, the holiday rush is a frantic season for last minute shopping, planning and budgeting. Christmas should really be a time to kick back and leave the year's worries behind. Here are some CDs that will set the mood for that.

Try to enjoy your holiday the best you can. Focus on the positive aspects of your life instead of the negative.

Discusses natural ways to conquering the dull drums that so many feel during late winter as we anticipate spring.

Looking for ways to snap out of the winter blues? Check out these tips to keep active until the spring.

Holidays can be fun, but for others that fun can be a bit of a challenge.

The holidays can bring "peace, good will toward men" but they can also be difficult if you have some unfinished romantic business.

How to beat the post holiday blues!

Four ways to make others feel love and happiness during and after the holidays.

The holiday season is not a time to begin a diet. The following is an overview of the reasons to avoid dieting during the holiday season.

Getting over the winter time blues isn't always easy but with these tips you may find yourself getting back to normal in no time.

Here's the absolute basics of these disorders.

Don't fret the winter blues this year, with plenty of fashionable and stylish boots to complement your outfits! This year's styles offer suede, fur, and functional material to ensure your feet stay warm and well-protected during your winter excursions!

15 things you can do to keep yourself feeling good throughout this busy holiday season.

You don't have to settle for the Post Holiday Blues. A few creative ideas to see you through until Spring.

The months of November and December are so heactic. We have endless tasks to complete. While we are doing them, we dream of the time when it is all finished. But when that time comes sometimes the feeling of being blue or depressed arises.

Are you one of those who go around saying "Bah Humbug!" every holiday season? Do you need some help to get into the Christmas spirit? This article will give you some tips on how you too can catch that special "holiday bug."