Holiday Survival Guide
You’re not wrong: The ~most wonderful time of the year~ can also feel like the actual worst. With the financial stress, family drama, travel worries, and the pressure to have grid-worthy Big! Life! Moments! (complete with the matching PJs) the whole thing can feel like an obstacle course of emotions. So if you're struggling with something—anything—this year, just remember that you're not alone, your feelings are valid, and you are worthy. Because we could all probably use an assist right now, behold this very safe space packed with expert advice to help you deal and stories from people also feeling less than fa-la-la-la about the next few weeks. Look at you crushing the holidays like an emotionally regulated champ! You got this.
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![A sad snowman to represent seasonal depression](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/XX-Tips-for-a-Less-Terrible-Seasonal-Depression-Szn-copy.png?w=960)
![a plane in cloud to represent travel anxiety](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/V1-2.png?w=670&h=447&crop=1)
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![Catherine O'Hara in Home Alone talking to the airline ticket desk](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/XX-Ways-to-Make-Traveling-Suck-a-Little-Less-.jpg?w=670&h=447&crop=1)
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![a single hand holding a gift to represent being alone for Christmas](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/How-to-Spend-the-Holidays-Alone.png?w=670&h=447&crop=1)
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![an empty glass because the person is Staying sober during the holidays](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/How-to-Deal-If-Youre-Not-Drinking-This-Holiday-Season.png?w=670&h=447&crop=1)
![My Loneliness Made Me Nostalgic for an Unhealthy Home During the Holidays](https://www.wondermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/My-Loneliness-Made-Me-Nostalgic-For-an-Unhealthy-Home-During-the-Holidays.png?w=670&h=447&crop=1)
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