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Duncan Murray

Festive cheer can bring stress for overwhelmed Aussies

Lifeline is reminding Australians to look out for themselves and others this Christmas season. (Brent Lewin/AAP PHOTOS)

Every year, Australians are bombarded with a sleigh-full of commercials showing well-behaved families sitting down to the ideal Christmas lunch.

The fact not every family lives up to such expectations means more Australians feeling let down or overwhelmed when the big day arrives.

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