Blue Christmas: It's the most wonderful time of the year — but what if it's not for you?

The "holiday blues" — feelings of loneliness, loss or isolation that arise during this time of year  —  is real. Psychologists share tips to fight it ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Friday, December 21 It's the most wonderful time of the year — but what if it's not for you? The "holiday blues" — feelings of loneliness, loss or isolation that arise during this time of year  —  is real. Psychologists share tips to fight it Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. How American foreign policy in Central America may... Border wall fundraiser among GoFundMe's top 5 ever 50 years later, Apollo 8 astronauts tell of being... Mattis quits job after clash with Trump over Syria House approves $5B in border wall funding Hirono: It's 'BS' if Trump blames Dems for shutdown 5 things to know Friday After baby dies, FDA warns about teething toys Rapper's son cut in the face during deadly fight STORY FROM TRACFONE What you need to know about budget travel – as told by... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE FROM USA TODAY Police: Ex-NFL WR tried to flee through window Halsey slams 'homophobic viewers' after 'Voice' Pats' Gordon stepping away, suspended indefinitely Megan Mullally cringes over old video with Trump Prosecutors: Lehigh student slowly poisoned roommate Most Popular Videos & Galleries PHOTO GALLERY 20 weird things foreigners say about Americans PHOTO GALLERY This couple is on the world's longest honeymoon PHOTO GALLERY Cars decorated for Christmas PHOTO GALLERY Must-see travel photos: Around the world in 2018   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Feedback • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Ad Choices • Terms of Service © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102