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Christmas/New Year

Christmas/New Year

As I'm sure you're all aware, Christmas is fast approaching. While it’s portrayed in the media as being a ‘wonderful time of the year’, the reality is that for many it’s far from that. For various reasons, Christmas can be a really challenging time. And for those with mental health illness, it can be even more so. We have started to see posts already about anxiety, depression, estrangement, and loneliness in regards to Christmas.

SO, we want to know what you think you might need from us, the staff at SANE. We would love to hear from you about any ideas you may have as to how we can make the Christmas and New Year period more ‘doable’ for you all. Keep in mind also that a lot of the regular peer workers will not be around during this time. What can we do to make this easier for you?

I’ll add these two articles that some may find helpful:

https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/lonely-christmas-how-to-deal-with-being-alone-during-the-festive-season

https://www.onedoor.org.au/events-media/blog/christmas-and-mental-health

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Thanks for this post I feel like Im putting added preasure on myself when things already arnt easy to start with,due to caring for an unwell family member havnt been able to go in person christmas gift shopping,which means no real gifts under the tree however food will be ok and sorted Ive just decided cause of covid and being stuck home anyway can just eat whatever we want christmas day and gifts wont arrive till january so heck my solution order KFC the day before and have that for christmas day or maybe pancakes for breakfast,dont forget dessert ,maybe cheesecake heck we can make christmas whatever we want without expectations, so thats at least one way to put a positive spin on things consiering all the other recent negative issues,besides health is the most important,not the presents

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Enjoy your holidays @hanami ♥️

I'm not sure how I feel about Christmas Day this year. I think I will be relieved when the pressure is over. One thing I do like about the festive season is seeing the decorations people put on their houses. I think it's so cute & magical.

I Really surprised myself this year by seeing that I could cope with negative outcomes -& take action!

Hoping for fresh start in 2023♥️

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I hope everyone has a good Christmas day whether you are surrounded by family and/or friends or by yourself.

I know how hard a day it can be for some and how anxious we can get.

I hope everyone is able to get through the day and enjoy at least some of it.

Please remember we are here for each other, through the good and bad times.

Take care everyone, stay safe and just remember 'you got this'.

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What a lovely comforting post @Snowie. Good wishes to your generous self....

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Sending best wishes to you @Snowie and everyone else reading this.
Xxxx

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That is so well said @Snowie.

I know Christmas can be a sad and lonely time for many. For others it’s a day full of joy and then there are the people that have a day of both.

Together we will get through this.

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Thankyou @Snowie @Captain24 @BlueBay and everyone. We have hardly spoken, your words have really cheered me up! This place warms my heart.

Wishing you all a lovely Christmas... Together with loved ones or alone. Nice to know people out there have so much love to give!!😊

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starting to feel sad

thinking about christmas day and how my parents refused to come to my house

i feel sad for my poor dad who will just sit there and do nothing

when he could have been with us

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So many are doing it tough. Dropped in today on a family member who's isolating herself. Found her very fragile. Passed 2 homeless men lying on the pavement. Was approached by 2 different lost souls on the bus needing help. Feeling nervous about tomorrow but it's just social anxiety re the gathering.

Peace and good will - may we all have it and share it.

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Just wanted to drop by and say that I hope everyone is ok or as well as can be expected.

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