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Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // 20 Dec. 7pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // 20 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Besides the usual stress of what presents to buy Uncle Pete and third cousin Kelly, those of us who have a loved one with a mental illness have the added worry of the wellbeing of our loved throughout the Christmas period.

What do I do if they have an episode during Christmas?

What do I tell family if he doesn't want to go to the Christmas gathering anymore?

How can I ensure she maintains her routine among all of the disruption that Christmas brings?

Tonight we will be looking at some options to try to reduce your worries and allow you to relax (maybe!) and to get the most out of your own Christmas festivities.

So please feel free to share some of your own tips or share your concerns about the Christmas period and lets help each other out!

A big welcome to @Former-Member @Former-Member @Marty69@Kennedee @PeppiPatty @DollFace @Ray1 @Trailrider43 @probelogic @Shaz51 @FluxAeon01 @Hans

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // LIVE NOW

Ok @NikNik

Three things I commit to:-

1. To start and Finish a jigsaw puzzle I got as a christmas present from a friend xx

2. Look after my health

3. Finish the book i am reading

Merry Christmas @NikNik @Former-Member @MEB @Carer101 @mohill and everyone

In response to: Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // 20 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // LIVE NOW

Thankyou for an interesting night @NikNik xx

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Re: Topic Tuesday // What gets you stressed over Christmas? // LIVE NOW

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@NikNik wrote:
I like to make things challenging @Shaz51 😉
@Former-Member what does #2 mean for you?

What #2 means to me is becoming stronger in body and mind making me more able to cope, enhancing a better quality of life. I love a challenge 🙂

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