When the Turkey Isn’t the Only Thing Getting Stuffed: The Mental Health Hangover of Thanksgiving

We’ve been sold a Norman Rockwell version of the holiday: cozy family moments, perfect pies, a roaring fire, and everyone pausing to reflect on what they’re thankful for. But somewhere between delayed flights, passive-aggressive family comments, and existential dread over how much the groceries cost this year, the whole thing starts to feel less “heartwarming” and more “psychological endurance test.”