Christmas. . . a time to celebrate and enjoy the company of loved ones. . . beautiful lights and decorations. . . music. . . Or, maybe, not so much. Medical professionals know that, around Christmas time, depression increases. The days are shorter and there's less sunshine (at least in the part of the world I come from), which affects our biology and our moods. Then there's all the emotional baggage. . . We feel as if everyone else is having this wonderful, joyous time while we're just …
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