The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may being dealing with depression already as well. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression or holiday blues if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal.

The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed.