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Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Between Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' blarring throughout the shopping centre, and TV ad after TV ad selling the latest coolest best gift to buy for someone EVER, it's hard to escape Christmas.

But maybe it's better for us?

This Topic Tuesday we will be discussing whether we should (or in fact, can) ignore Christmas and ways to manage our wellbeing throughout this time of year.

So join @Former-Member from 7pm AEDT on Tues 13 December.

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2) Check out our latest blog 'Is it okay to ignore Christmas?'

3) Can't make the session? Leave a question below to be answered on the night.

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MugginsNew Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Sorry I missed Tuesday night. I've read through your wonderful posts. Yes the beach, wine under a tree, a good book and the movie marathon all great ideas as is ignoring Christmas all together. I feel awkward for nearly all of December as I don't really enjoy Christmas either. I feel some grief - that's natural. I get cross with relatives, but bottle it up and try to be nice then get all conflicted! Most Christmas days I work my job which is great. I'm single no kids. MI many years ago which the relatives havent forgotten so I'm a bit of a black sheep. Xmas Day coping - I tried going for a bush walk one year but then got the guilts about going alone - what if I tripped or something or the car broke down - consequences etc. I'm stressing because someone I know is putting a lot of pressure on me to go to her family on xmas day and I simply don't want to go. When it boils down to it, I'd rather see my own family - tensions, warts and all. Worrying too much about it all.

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TABSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

.. been there, muggins, well not to your rels lol.. but yeah second guessing on my part mainly will I wont I re xmas .. usually better off and turns out better than imagined. It's just the thought of it for me..funny it can seem to get a life of its own then go back to ignoring each other no contact etc

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TABSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

And never feel guilty about being on your own.. what if you did trip? What if you rode a fast motorbike what if you crossed street in wrong place? ... what if... future 'whatifs' are the the only ones you have any control over.. pencil the rest in.. and am talking for myself too obv .. Hi

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MugginsNew Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Thanks for your reply @TAB, so right. It's only another day. I will probably do what I normally do after work and not stress too much about it.

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