The holidays can be especially challenging for people with mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, Saber Psychiatry can help. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64 percent of people with mental illness say the holidays make their conditions worse.
If you are feeling anxious about the holidays, you are not alone. NAMI offers these tips to help prioritize your mental health during the holiday season:
- Accept Your Feelings
The holidays can bring up a range of emotions for people. Try your best to acknowledge and accept your emotions rather than place judgment on them. It’s OK to feel happy; it’s OK to feel sad; it’s even OK to feel both happy and sad. Give yourself compassion and allow yourself to sit with whatever you’re feeling.
- Maintain Health Habits
For many people, the holidays lead to a massive disruption in their day-to-day routine. But maintaining healthy habits like going to therapy, getting enough sleep, and exercising are critical to keeping your mental health on track.
- Set Boundaries
If hosting an event or buying an expensive gift is too stressful, it’s OK to say no. It’s also OK to limit the time you spend with family with which you may have a complicated dynamic.
- Make Time To Connect
Connection and meaning are critical to our mental health. Make time for your important relationships and connect with yourself through self-care.
Call Us Today! The holidays can trigger heightened difficulties for people suffering from anxiety and other mental conditions. Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating children and adult psychiatric disorders, including depression. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.