Ep 16: Surviving the Holidays

DISCLAIMER:
Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical or mental conditions. Always consult with your health care provider or medical professional for medical advice.

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Trigger warning: We will be talking about feelings and mental health in this episode.

The holidays can be hard for a lot of people. Meemz shares past stories about anxiety and how historically the holidays can be tough for her. She shares tips on how to cope with winter blues. Learn about how to establish healthy boundaries with your Vietnamese family (this applies to all families not just Viet fams!). 2020 is almost done and we can only hope it ends like a La Rosa de Guadalupe episode. Virgencita, send haaalp. No beauty horrors in this episode, but anxiety and depression are horrors and they can interfere with your beauty so here we go!

If you need help, here are some free mental health resources:

• US - CDC - People seeking treatment 


• Canada - Mental health support: Get Help


• Check with your employer to see if you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Most places have this and they provide a few free counseling sessions.


• If you have health insurance, log into your insurance portal and see if you can schedule a telehealth appointment. It is usually inexpensive compared to an office visit and you can see a doctor, or mental health professional via phone or video.


• HiT Podcast - Boundaries and Communication. Why are they so hard?!