Show 3 their own money to contribute to the holiday spirit may also be stressf- ul Young children am not immune to holiday stress Too much TV and video games goodies and sugar and a hectic schedule out of their control may make kids irritable This adds to family holiday stress Now add grief This time of year brings underlying feelings to the by December 6 2000 Salina SunGunnison Valley News Lori Olsen This time of year can be stressful or even depressing It’s supposed to be a time full of joy and good cheer But some people may experience seasonal “blues” These “holiday blues” can be set off by many different things: unrealistic expectations being away from family and fatigue from a hectic routine There are the demands of shopping par- ties family reunions and house surface Losses such as the death of a family member or a pet or vorce a job loss or a move away from friends and family affect u’s Some may feel they are expected to put a smile on their face because guests There is the stress of stretching our money to meet our Christmas gift expectations Add to all this a lack of regular exercise and overeating Parents may also have to cope with a disrupted work schedule and dealing with kids who are out of school and have a lot of it’s the holidays I'm not going to leave you hangfound some suggestions for ing avoiding and coping with the “holiday blues” Laugh — a good belly laugh helps chase away the "blues” for 2 Serve — Do something Teenagers may have anxieties They may be disappointed in someone else Reach out and help free time too their family situation social life or their success at school A lack of or volunteer 3 Take care of yourself — Eat Power Assertive and Revenge Rapists tiate a sudden attack He may and he doesn't care by Diane O Hendrickson MS a weapon New Horizons Crisis Center his victim Last majority week we said of rapes that the vast (70 percent) are committed by men with "Power Reassurance" personalities often called "Gentleman Rapists" because of his "gentlemanly" behavior after the rape In another 25 percent of all rape reports the "control freak" or "Power Assertive" personality surfaces This personality tends to be found in a white male in his midtwenties with a blue collar job who has the freedom to travel This kind of rapist is more violent than the Gentleman Rapist and he may ini carry often about early his true personality reveal His the relationship tendency is not to see a woman as a real person and he will talk about women derisively and in a way that on in sad balanced day and get feeling 10 some exercise Running around past Don't be if your holidays are not errands doesn't count disappointed Breathe deeply — it helps like they used to be Life brings increase energy levels changes Try something new Cel5 Meditate for a few minutes ebrate the holidays in a way you've each day Clear your mind and not done Defore breathe Add some personal prayer Don't let the holidays drain you time and you’ll be ready to go 6 Friends & family — Spend of money energy and emotions This may lead to January Februtime with those who are supportive and who care about you ary and March “blues” Keep your 7 Manage your time — Pace family united by talking often and focus on activities together Take a Make a list and prioritize yourself Don't moment and read a favorite Christthe most important activities take on more than you can handle mas story to your family or share 8 Don’t overspend — Prevent a pot of hot chocolate (with whip a real headache when the holidays cream and a candy cane) around are over Choose thoughtful gifts the kitchen counter after a hectic instead of expensive gifts Enjoy day Minimize your holiday stress activities that are free Drive around Learn to say “no” Do what you can and look at all the Christmas lights Go window shopping caroling or and let the rest go Say "no” to overfrolic in the snow spending and over scheduling Say “no” to overeating and to things There 9 Make room for grief is room for these feelings to be emotionally depleting Say “yes" to you choose not to exercise and time to breathe Represent even express them The holidays don’t member what your family really automatically banish reasons for needs: time with you or lonely Let go of the meals a three doing 4 "Green Ham?!" asked "Yes" says Sam 'I Am' there is anger ii2iriS mi Gunnison Thriftway Market 520 South Main Gunnison 528-306- OId Bonnet Factory Cafe in Mayfield has Weekend Specials - Every Weekend! 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