Aw, Mrs. Snark!
I think some of the crickets are because us 40-somethings tend to shoulder most of the burden of the holiday season and we're just off doing everything and taking care of everyone else ... which sometimes lead us to not making good decisions for ourselves.
Well, that's me, anyway. The only good decision I can report is being consciously aware of all the bad decisions I've been making. I dearly love the fall and early winter SEASON, and absolutely detest all the stupid, crazy expectations of formalized, traditional holidays ... phew. I *know* that exercise reduces stress. I *know* that food doesn't make conflicts go away. I *know* that when I feel physically good, the mental stuff follows along. You know that quote - "When you knew better, you did better." Nope, nope, nope. Information and wisdom aren't big enough weapons to take down bad habits and momentary pleasures.
Soldiering on.
And wishing you the passing of the stress sooner rather than later!