1. YOUR MOOD There is great debate about whether the incidence
of depression is higher during the holiday season. Seasonal
affective disorder ("fall-onset SAD") may account for the blues
over the holidays. It's characterized by increased sleep,
increased appetite, increased weight, irritability and heavy
feeling in the arms and legs. SAD is a seasonal pattern of major
depressive episodes. Many believe that depression is balanced
out by more social support from family over the holiday season,
which may help cushion the blow. 2. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR
PARTNER AND LOVED ONES Many of you travel to visit relatives
during the holidays (not real vacations but rather obligations),
and strained relationships with family members take their toll.
Conventional wisdom here is that relationships with partners
suffer because he/she hasn't lived up to expectations: didn't
get you what you want for Christmas, didn't help you prepare
Thanksgiving dinner or set the table, etc. 3. YOUR HEALTH Sore
throats and nasal congesti