The holidays have ended and they took the twinkling lights, festive music and out of town loved ones with them. What they may have left behind for some of us is what is called the “post-holiday blues.” This term refers to the feeling of sadness generally experienced after the holiday season is over. This can range from a minor sadness to a full-blown depression.
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Are you wondering why you may feel so sad now that your holiday hype has come to a halt?
Maybe it is because your special holiday was not everything you had anticipated it would be. Perhaps, you spent countless hours trying to pick out the perfect gift for that special uncle only to be let down by his gift that didn’t seem like he put any effort into. It could be that you had a great visit with your out of town guests and now you miss them. Vice versa-your guests were horrible and now you feel disgusted by the way you were treated. Let’s not forget the colorful lights on the houses or the beautiful wreaths hung from each door that now are stored away for the next season.
Many people tend to over indulge in food and alcohol during the holidays and stray away from their fitness routine. Eating unhealthy foods and drinking too much alcohol can make a person feel not only unwell, but guilty. That guilt can make it very hard to get back into a healthy lifestyle.
Another reason why people feel unhappy after the holidays is that January is a very cold and dark month depending on where you live in the world. Some people experience a type of depression during the winter months. This is called SAD or “seasonal affective disorder.” SAD can also be a big contributing factor to your post-holiday blues.
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How can I combat my post-holiday blues and feel better?
Get an adjustment and begin a chiropractic care routine. Chiropractic is not only a great way to relieve pain, but will help you feel over-all better. Chiropractic adjustments can help remove pain and injuries like sciatica, neck pain, low back pain and headaches. Dr. Ressler, chiropractor in Oviedo, FL treats many conditions using a special tool called an “Activator”. The activator method is low force, precise and does not involve cracking or twisting. It is a spring-loaded instrument that uses a gentle force to move the joint it back into place. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo Chiropractor will recommend a specific chiropractic care routine in order to give you the best results.
Get back on track with your fitness routine. Exercising and eating nutritiously keeps your body in balance and can help shed any unwanted holiday pounds. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo Chiropractor, can help you return to your fitness regime by prescribing an exercise routine and stretches specifically tailored to your needs. He can also teach you to maintain proper form while exercising and stretching to avoid any injury when restarting your exercise routine.
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Give yourself a post-holiday gift that keeps on giving! A one-hour medical massage is great way to treat yourself. Regular massage can help strengthen and tone the entire body. Massage therapy can help to restore you physically and mentally after the holiday hustle and bustle. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo Chiropractor, works with our board-certified medical massage therapists to alleviate the source of your pain and prevent future concerns. specific needs, injuries and concerns. Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center’s massage therapists have advanced training and tailor every massage to a patient’s specific needs, injuries and concerns. We offer sports massage, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and lymphatic drainage.
Make realistic new year’s resolutions and don’t beat yourself up if you don’t stick to them. Many people put too much pressure on themselves to transform into their best self in the new year, but this isn’t always realistic. It is important to make goals/resolutions that can be realistically achieved to avoid feeling discouraged.
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Give yourself something to look forward to in the coming months. Fill your calendar back up with social gatherings or set a short-term goal to achieve. You can also make plans to spend time with friends and family that live out of town. You do not have to wait to the holidays to see them again! There are also other seasons to look forward to. For instance, swimming, gardening, going to the beach and many more fun activities can only be done in the Summer months. So, in essence start looking forward to some “fun in the sun!”
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