Psychologist in Los Angeles, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Quoted In “A Mental Health Guide To Spending The Holidays Alone” on bloodandmilk.com (12/11/2020)
Excerpt: In moments of high anxiety—say, a global pandemic and a turbulent political climate—people react in two ways. They either retreat, ignoring the issue and redirecting their attention; or they stay and fight, giving it everything they have. This holiday season, neither of these responses is ideal to mentally prep you for a lonely experience. […]