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Have a Merry, Stressful Christmas

Why People May Feel Crappy Instead Of Happy

by Roland Kriewaldt

News reporters have a habit of making statements while forgetting to tell us "why" things are as they claim them to be. Maybe I can help. Around every Christmas we'll hear reports in the media about what a "stressful" time of year it is for many people. Here's why.

The Stress of Giving

It is by far a more natural impulse to take from people than it is to give to them. In the wild, adult pack animals don't show much consideration for sharing the kill, let alone adopting proper table manners. There's only growling and biting as everyone is left to fend and feast for themselves. It's survival through selfishness.

Sharing in the wild occurs only when the young are being raised, and it's usually the mother who does the giving (surprise!). This is also why men are more stressed than women, since they are biologically wired for selfishness.

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