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Family at Christmas
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Hi never sure if I'm posting in an ok place ?
Just wondered if anyone else struggles to spend the whole of Christmas around their family?
My family is lovely but like most families has issues. Christmas definitely adds stress to everyone's lives especially my dad who doesn't get much time to relax.
Just wondered if anyone has advice on how to cope with stressful life around Christmas? Or how to create a more relaxing environment?
Thanks
turtle
Just wondered if anyone else struggles to spend the whole of Christmas around their family?
My family is lovely but like most families has issues. Christmas definitely adds stress to everyone's lives especially my dad who doesn't get much time to relax.
Just wondered if anyone has advice on how to cope with stressful life around Christmas? Or how to create a more relaxing environment?
Thanks
turtle
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Coping at Christmas is hard for even the most together families. Over the years I have had great Christmas' and I've had terrible ones. I think the main thing is to try and relax and not get to stress (easier said then done sometimes). One tip, and I'm sure this goes without saying, Monopoly may seem like a good idea, but It probably isn't.
Could bring your dad a beer or another beverage (if he drinks) to help him relax if your worried he doesn't get enough time. Small things can go a long way, especially on Christmas.
I wish you all the best, and we will be around if you need us.
I hope I can make it quite stress free.
Many thanks again
Even though Rhys already replied here I thought I'd drop in because I can relate a bit to this.
I tend to find it fairly tiring to be around family trying to socialise for long periods and I really miss my own space and my own things (comfort comes from the smallest stuff sometimes!). I tend to try and make the most of the space I do get to myself like taking longer showers, turning in earlier and spending a couple hours chilling in my room, making an excuse to go to the shop, etc. Those little buffer moments can really make the difference, for me personally at least.
Hope that helps and I hope things aren't too much! Take care. *hug*
How are you today? Rhy and Mike have pretty much summed everything up really, I personally find spending any time with family, more so during holidays, difficult. Theres also a lot more added pressure during these times. But defo agree on the making time for yourself during this, exspecially if you are struggling. As your self care needs to come first, even if it's going away from the family for 10 minutes, or having a long bath to yourself (As Mike suggested) just to allow yourself, to cry, if you need to, and let everything you've allowed to be held in, and really just having some YOU time.
You could always come on here and talk to us if you are struggling too, as the message boards are here 24/7, I hope things go well,
Best wishes,
WhispersOfTheHeart
This really helps make it bearable for me
Hope you're having a better day today
Drea
Christmas I think people expect to be happy and plan to make things as happy as possible and that causes pressure on every one .
how was your christmas?
Thanks yeah was ok ish