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“Because of the endorphin release [from tanning] that can cause that physical addiction, people [who tan use indoor tanning at high rates] can actually have withdrawal symptoms if they do not go tanning.”

Greg Jones, a couples therapist in the District, has long counseled just about every pair he sees to make room for quality “couple time” amid the chores of daily life…

According to Dr. Bradley Brenner, a psychologist practicing in Washington, DC, “Anger at work is commonly related to fears of being exposed as incompetent or reactions to an injustice.”

“Some of the other forms of treatment [for Seasonal Affective Disorder] that are really helpful are… increasing your exercise, focusing on eating healthy, and doing other things that normally make you feel better.”

“There are just so many little details that people begin to focus on,” says Dr. Gregory Jones, a clinical psychologist with District Psychotherapy Associates in Washington, D.C. “Many people don’t understand how difficult it is, until they are in the middle of it. Weddings can take a life of their own.” … “It’s important to focus on what you want, maybe lower your expectations about the wedding and try not to make the perfect day. Take some of the pressure off,” Jones recommends.

“We have so many expectations that we have at the holidays about having the perfect Christmas, or the Norman Rockwell family. When we set these high expectations you’re really setting yourself up for failure. They’re almost impossible to meet.”