"I feel lonely during the holidays!"
Woman's World|December 16, 2024
For all the joys of the season, there are just as many emotional challenges. Here, experts share how to feel more content this time of year
KRISTINA MASTROCOLA
"I feel lonely during the holidays!"

Be kind to you

You're in good company

The first thing to know about loneliness? "It's a very common emotion, especially during a time of year couched in such deep nostalgia," says psychologist Eileen Kranz Graham, Ph.D. She explains that while nostalgia can be uplifting, it's often tinged with sadness. "During such an emotionally charged time of year, it may make some of us withdraw further. But just knowing everyone is experiencing strong emotions this time of year can help you feel less alone."

Let yourself feel

Rather than push it away, allow yourself to feel loneliness, advises psychotherapist Mike Dow, Ph.D. "When you acknowledge a negative feeling, you teach yourself to tolerate it," he says. Over time, this helps boost your resilience and increase your self-esteem.

ID underlying feelings

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