Tips for mental health during the holidays
As we head into the holidays, experts say anxiety and stress are on the rise. “I want to see all the lights. I want to go to all the different light shows and all the Christmas fun that Greenville has to offer,” said Greenville resident Amanda Johnson. He said his time off is full of fun with family. However, the season also comes with stress. “Trying to find time to get together with friends maybe at a ‘Friends’ party or Christmas and get gifts for everyone,” he said. Daniel Norman, with Greenville Counseling Associates and City Center Counseling Ministries, explains between Thanksgiving and Christmas, many experience increased anxiety and depression. “It’s the ‘best time of the year.’ So, out of the gate, we have an expectation that everything is good. As much as you can, try to be someone you respect, not everyone else,” said Norman. This year, after the election controversy, he said to leave you alone. political topics at the door are topics that are better to avoid,” he said. Tim Currans, a resident of Greenville, and his wife are focused on creating a better environment for their children. “The trick is we want to make sure that when they get home we take care of them, spoil them and help reduce the stress there,” he said. Norman says the warning signs for some may be a person who starts to withdraw or avoid time with friends or family. Or conversely, someone may overreact or focus too much on spending time with the people you love.” Often, people just need to know that someone cares. So, come in and let them know you see them, you care. about them, and that they are good You know, they don’t need to try to meet everyone’s expectations, “he said you can also remind those people that they are loved and that help is available.” find themselves in trouble, make sure you have a friend you’ve just reached out to and let them know you’re not doing well. emergency, Carolina Center, OR. At Marshall Pickens we have the mental health of people outside the country, there is also the Department of Mental Health or groups like City Center Counseling.
As we head into the holidays, experts say anxiety and stress are on the rise.
“I want to see all the lights. I want to go to all the different light shows and all the Christmas fun that Greenville has to offer,” said Greenville resident Amanda Johnson.
He said his time off is full of fun with family. However, the season also comes with stress.
“Trying to find time to meet up with friends maybe at a ‘Friends’ party or Christmas and get presents for everyone,” he said.
Daniel Norman, with Greenville Counseling Associates and City Center Counseling Ministries, explains that between Thanksgiving and Christmas, many experience increased anxiety and depression.
“It’s ‘the best time of the year.’ So, right out of the gate, we have an expectation that everything is fine, and the truth is, everything is not going well,” he said.
He said you can help prepare for the holidays by managing expectations.
“Checking your expectations. As much as you can, try to be someone you respect. Meet your own values, not everyone else’s,” Norman said.
This year, given the contentious election cycle, he said he should leave political headlines at the door.
“At the end of the day, you put the type of what you want to contribute to the relationship. That’s when there are topics that are better to avoid,” he said.
Tim Currans, a resident of Greenville, and his wife focus on creating a better environment for their children.
“The trick is we want to make sure that when they get home we take care of them, spoil them and help reduce the stress there,” he said.
Norman says warning signs for some may be someone who starts to withdraw or avoid spending time with friends or family. Or conversely, someone may overreact or focus too much on spending time with loved ones.
“Most of the time, people just need to know that someone cares. So, check in and let them know that you see them, that you care, and that they’re okay. You know, they don’t have to try. And to meet everyone’s expectations,” he said.
He said you can also remind those people that they are loved and that help is available.
“If someone finds themselves in trouble, make sure you have a friend you can reach out to and let them know you’re not doing well. If that’s not available, luckily, we live in a place where you can go in the emergency room, the Carolina Center, or Marshall Pickens, there is also the Department of Mental Health or groups such as City Center Counseling.
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