Unwrapping Uncomfortable Holiday Emotions

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Across
  1. 2. This condition affects 15 million adults in the US each year.
  2. 4. Keep realistic holiday _______ don’t let perfectionism spoil the party.
  3. 7. We are confronted with _____ and unresolved tension, and often struggle to set boundaries or voice our feelings because we feel expected to exude “holiday cheer.”
  4. 9. ________those things that are most important to you and help you to connect to the holiday season.
  5. 10. A feeling of being alone or feeling isolated.
Down
  1. 1. Set _______ don’t expect to get along with everyone just because it’s the holidays. Have a backup plan for avoiding difficult conversations or leaving events early if you need to.
  2. 3. Not enjoying your _______? Start a new one.
  3. 5. As we carry out holiday traditions we may remember the loss of a loved one.
  4. 6. is a very common feeling during the holidays.
  5. 8. A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, whether real or imagined.