The holidays are stressful even for the mentally healthy, so I'm not surprised at how many of us here have issues with it. I thought my husband and I were spending Thanksgiving alone only to find out last night that my daughter and son-in-law are coming and we are having a Thanksgiving here with all the trimmings. My daughter said she would do all the cooking but it will still be stressful for me with all the activity going on.

I guess we endure and just get through it. And of course put on our fake smile.