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UAlbany�s Center for Stress
and Anxiety Disorders Offers Help for the Holidays
Contact: Lisa James Goldsberry (518) 437-4980
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 6, 2004) - The scheduling,
shopping, decorating and bustle of the holidays
produces, for many, more stress than pleasure.
Ed Blanchard, director of the University at
Albany�s Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders,
offers the following simple tips and reminders
for dealing with the stress of the holiday season:
- It's okay to say "no"-- to parties,
get-togethers, shopping excursions, and other
holiday activities. Do not over-schedule yourself.
- Be mindful of, and increase, your calming,
relaxing moments - breathe deeply, drink your
favorite tea, think pleasant thoughts, take
a nap. Whatever safely relaxes you, do it.
- Abandon your commitment to perfection -
the party you're having, the gift you're giving,
the outfit you're wearing, etc. doesn�t have
to be perfect.
For those dealing with depression and/or loss,
the holidays can be particularly difficult.
Blanchard offers this advice to people who may
not be looking forward to holiday time:
- Don�t withdraw in misery - talk to people
and seek their comfort in times of stress.
- Seek out those activities you know you enjoy
- see a movie, read a book.
- Reach out to others who are in need.
Blanchard is available for interviews and commentary;
contact (518) 437-4980.
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