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The holidays can be a beautiful season — full of lights, traditions, and connection. But they can also stir up stress, grief, loneliness, and complicated feelings we don’t always expect. If December leaves you feeling a mix of joy and heaviness, you’re not alone. Many people find this time of year emotionally overwhelming, even when they “should” feel festive.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets gloomier, sometimes we find our mood does the same. Maybe you find yourself only seeing the negative in situations, or you are more irritable than usual, or even that you just feel a little blue - these are all signs that the winter months are impacting your mood, and it might mean you are struggling with seasonal depression.