The day after Christmas often brings an unexpected emotional drop. Learn why the post-holiday slump happens and six gentle, therapist-approved ways to reset your nervous system and ease back into yourself.

Thanksgiving ends, the leftovers settle, and suddenly the emotional temperature shifts. Research shows that the days immediately after a major holiday create a measurable spike in emotional dysregulation. This quiet, awkward weekend may determine whether December becomes a month of stability or a sprint toward burnout.