As we make our way through this holiday season, many people will encounter feelings of depression. While you look at others who are seemingly happy, it’s important to take care of yourself and realize that the joyful images of the holidays can be dimmed by loss, loneliness and isolation. Getting together with family can also bring back difficult memories of our upbringing. When we visit with our families, we can quickly and without realizing fall back into old behavioral patterns from when we were kids. These patterns often are dysfunctional and lead us to become anxious and depressed. …
