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Common intrusive thoughts around the holiday season

From body image concerns to financial stress, here are a few common intrusive thoughts during the holiday season.

Published on: Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM IST

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Intrusive thoughts depend on the experiences of a person. It can vary from one person to another. During the holiday season, anxiety often goes to its peak. The pressure of meeting expectations and coming across questions from family and relatives can be stressful. "Intrusive thoughts can vary significantly from person to person, often shaped by individual experiences, beliefs, and anxieties. Especially during the holiday season, these intrusive thoughts may become more frequent. It's crucial to understand that these thoughts don't necessarily reflect reality," wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. (Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM

Intrusive thoughts depend on the experiences of a person. It can vary from one person to another. During the holiday season, anxiety often goes to its peak. The pressure of meeting expectations and coming across questions from family and relatives can be stressful. "Intrusive thoughts can vary significantly from person to person, often shaped by individual experiences, beliefs, and anxieties. Especially during the holiday season, these intrusive thoughts may become more frequent. It's crucial to understand that these thoughts don't necessarily reflect reality," wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. (Unsplash)

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Financial stress is one of the intrusive thoughts during the holiday season. We may feel that we are spending too much during this time.  (Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM

Financial stress is one of the intrusive thoughts during the holiday season. We may feel that we are spending too much during this time. (Unsplash)

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We walk on eggshells and try not to say things that may ruin the family dynamics. This can happen when we deal with difficult people within the family.  (Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM

We walk on eggshells and try not to say things that may ruin the family dynamics. This can happen when we deal with difficult people within the family. (Unsplash)

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Holiday season is also the time when people share good memories and news with their families. The fear of loneliness can strike during this time.  (Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM

Holiday season is also the time when people share good memories and news with their families. The fear of loneliness can strike during this time. (Unsplash)

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With the holiday season coming up, some of us may fear putting on weight. The body image concerns can be a harmful thought.  (Unsplash)

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With the holiday season coming up, some of us may fear putting on weight. The body image concerns can be a harmful thought. (Unsplash)

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The constant pressure to be happy even when we do not feel the emotion from inside can make us feel frustrated and drained. (Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 5:52 PM

The constant pressure to be happy even when we do not feel the emotion from inside can make us feel frustrated and drained. (Unsplash)

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