The holiday season can be hard, especially if you are missing someone who passed away, feeling sad after a breakup or facing a big life change. Instead of looking forward to the season, you might feel sadness, anger, tiredness or body aches.
It’s okay to feel this way. You don’t have to pretend to be happy.
Call Alliance Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711) to ask for no-cost counseling or support.
The Alliance works directly with you to coordinate behavioral health care. This means your mental health care is managed along with your physical health care, making it easier for you to get the support you need. The goal is to give you complete and connected care for your overall health.
Learn more about our services on our Behavioral Health care page. This page also shares community resources and self-management tools that you can use.
Here are some more things that can help:
- Join a local grief group or look for help online at websites like https://grief.com.
- Try to sleep at least 8 hours each night.
- Eat healthy food and drink plenty of water every day.
- Move your body every day. If you haven’t exercised in a while, talk to your health care provider about exercise that’s right for you.
- Connect with family, friends or neighbors you enjoy being with.
- Try activities like drawing, reading, listening to music or spending time in nature.
- If you believe in something spiritual, connecting with your spiritual practice might bring you comfort too.
- You can choose how you celebrate. It’s okay to skip traditions, change them or start new ones.
Struggling or in crisis? Call 988.
You are not alone. Call or text 988. This is the suicide prevention and crisis lifeline number.
Grief is different for everyone. It takes time to heal. Be kind and patient with yourself! Remember that it’s okay to ask for help.
