Holidays are rough for the estranged. Rumination, which is a challenge in general for those cutoff from family, seems to intensify from October until December as the holidays approach. Some ruminate about what they’re missing. Others ruminate over the dread of having to attend family gatherings with toxic relatives. Those prone to depression may get stuck in “loop” thinking, perpetuating a sense of blame and shame, worsening a negative mental state. It is often an expression of anxiety and depression. This episode explores holiday ruminations and how to manage those plaguing thoughts during this challenging time of year.

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