For some people, stress and expectations can fill the holiday season with more misery than merriment. Doctor Lynn Bufka of the American Psychological Association says 26-percent of people feel lonely around this time of year.
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She adds it's easy for people to lose sight of what's important under the holiday barrage of advertising and wish lists.
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If you're feeling down, Doctor Bufka suggests you talk about it with friends, family or a professional psychologist.