Understanding The Post Holiday Blues
Post holiday “blues” usually refer to short-lived distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays. For Flight Attendants, the days between Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day often prove to be a difficult challenge as one juggles between work demands and personal/family expectations.
So what do the “post-holiday” blues feel like? Some describe the feeling as similar to the ending of a well-earned vacation where the brain now needs to shift to restore balance. For many, this will happen quickly, but for others, the shift to restore emotional balance takes time and might require professional support.
If you feel that you are emotionally dragging, consider the following:
- Take time for yourself! Sleep and restart your exercise routine. Cut down on sugary treats. Stay away from alcohol and get back into healthy eating habits.
- Be patient with yourself, but, if you cannot shake the “blues,” seek professional guidance. Call the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program to have a confidential conversation with a Flight Attendant peer to assist you in finding resources in your area.
FADAP 24/7 Helpline is 855-33FADAP or 855 -333-2327.
Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program
"Wings of Sobriety”
These telephonic meetings are open to all Flight Attendants who are exploring their need for or seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
Meeting times are scheduled on Wednesday at 3:00 pm EST and Sunday at 5:00 pm EST.
Each meeting will last between forty-five (45) minutes to one (1) hour.
The conference call in number is 1-855-544-2320.
