Coping with Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a stressful time for many of us because of family expectations, holiday shopping, parties and trying to please everyone. Hinda F. Dubin, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, suggests that people be honest with themselves about what they can do during the holiday season. "Set realistic goals," Dr. Dubin says. "If your holiday plans require you to run around shopping and go to parties until you are exhausted, and you stay up all night to wrap presents, your plans aren't very realistic. You need to pace yourself and get enough rest." http://medschool.umaryland.edu/psychi...