Most people have experienced it at some point in their lives but it is difficult for sufferers of anxiety to highlight the differences between anxiety and normal worry. A person who is afflicted with anxiety typically experiences physical symptoms in addition to anxious thoughts. Physical symptoms can manifest in a variation of ways. Such as, sweaty palms, fast heartbeat, upset stomach. Notice that these physical symptoms mirror how a person reacts if they were in danger.

This holiday season looks differently than seasons past. We are living through a global pandemic that has shifted the way we normally would engage with our loved ones and the community this holiday season. While many have endured losses, there is a collective endurance of this change. I wanted to offer a few ways to cope during this holiday season.