About Stress Management: Holiday Loneliness: You're Not Alone!

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management While many people feel overly busy and a little overwhelmed by people this time of year, it's also surprisingly common to feel pangs or loneliness during the holiday season. Why is this, and what can you do about it? Read on, join in, and feel better; holiday loneliness may be common, but there are things you can do to cope. You'll also find last-minute gift ideas so you can finish the 'work' of the holiday season and just enjoy it from here. Have a wonderful rest-of-the-week, and remember that you're not alone! -Elizabeth The Flip Side Of Holiday Overwhelm Many people feel overwhelmed by holiday togetherness, but holiday loneliness is just as real and at least as stressful. It's also surprisingly common. Learn more about why we feel lonely during the holidays, and see what you can do about it. Also, join the Facebook Page About Stress Management for regular info and support on stress management, and the opportunity to comment and share. Reader Responses: How To Cope With Loneliness Loneliness is something that most people face at one point or another, and it can be a stressful experience. There are antidotes to loneliness, but they're not always what you may think--it's possible to feel lonely in a crowd, so just going where other people are doesn't always change the issue, though it can still help. One thing that can help is to share experiences, so you've come to the right place. Read the best strategies for coping with loneliness from others who have been there, and share your best advice, if you have any to give. See More About:  loneliness  emotional stress  reader responses Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas Okay, there's always slim pickings on Christmas Eve that you can root through at your local mini-mall, but why not finish your holiday shopping now, and just enjoy the rest of the holiday? Ordering online saves a lot of time and stress, so you can order through links in these articles and be done with it, or use the ideas and shop in "real life" to find similar things. Either way, you'll find great ideas for gifts that can actually relieve stress for your recipients (and for you), so shop away! POLL: Do You Feel Lonely During The Holidays? Do You Feel Lonely During The Holiday Season? Yes, usually. Sometimes. No, never. Stress Management Ads Holiday Gift Ideas Holiday Holiday Christmas 10 Holiday Let Cottages Holiday News Letter Featured Articles Top 5 Top Magazines for Stress Relief Stress Relief Gifts Under $15 Stress Relief Gifts Under $20 Stress Relief Gifts Under $40 Top Stress Management Gifts Free Stress Tests   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   More Ways to Get Info on Stress Relief Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement