Coping with Holiday Depression

The up and coming holidays are filled with the anticipation of great music, fun filled parties and gatherings with families and friends. But for some of us these times can be filled with anxiety, loneliness, and a feeling of the blues.
The causes can be many including:
• a sense of over-commercialization
• separation with loved ones
• financial stress
• unreal expectations

In addition, some of us also might feel the stress of having to balance a more demanding schedule of additional social engagements, shopping, traveling and house guests.

Both depression and stress can lead to an increase in aches and pains, fatigue, insomnia, excessive drinking and eating; and reduced immunity. This is where acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help as they have profoundly relaxing effects on the mind and body where you will feel less stress and more energy. Combine it with proper exercise and diet and can often times be just as effective as antidepressants and pain killers.

So don’t let the fun and warmth of the Holidays pass you by this season. Make an appointment with your acupuncturist.

Daniel Haun, L.Ac.
608 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 803-6725