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10 tips for a stress-free Christmas and surviving the silly season

By Carly Gibbs
Bay of Plenty Times·
11 mins to read

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but also a time when stress levels peak. We ask experts for their top tips to stop stress in its tracks and make the season of goodwill joyful for all.

1) Survive family friction

Very few family interactions at Christmas actually play out in a perfect way, says psychologist Kate Ferris. Photo / Getty Images
Very few family interactions at Christmas actually play out in a perfect way, says psychologist Kate Ferris. Photo / Getty Images

Christmas Day is a happy occasion for many, but for some, including those with dysfunctional families, it can deliver stress and anxiety.

Psychologist Kate Ferris says relationships, grief, addictions and "racist remarks" can all make Christmas Day uncomfortable.

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