Why Anxiety Increases During the Holidays The holidays are often portrayed as joyful and relaxing, but for many adults they bring intense stress, emotional pressure, and financial strain. Family dynamics, social expectations, work deadlines, travel, and disrupted routines all contribute to increased anxiety during this time of year. At Coastal Breeze Mental Health , we frequently see an increase in anxiety symptoms from November through January among adults who otherwise fee

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