Holidays are often touted as the most wonderful time of the year. However, for many of us (about thirty-eight percent) feel more stressed during the holiday season.
This and many similar studies this point to a direct relation between holidays and depression or stress.
There are many factors that cause holiday depression.
Sometimes it’s due to our inability to be with our loved ones as we are either away for work in another city or just not being able to make it in time.
Over-commercialization of Christmas.
Christmas depression is also often caused by the over-commercialization of the festival that also brings undue financial stress for many. A poll of over 1,000 adults by the Principal Financial Group found that 53 percent of people experience financial stress due to holiday spending, a common scenario faced by people even if they have budgeted for the holidays.
Social isolation and social anxiety.