Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

47,612Members
1,358,869Posts
1,400,000Visitors

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

NikNikSenior Contributor30 Nov 2016, 5:20 pm AEDT

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.

Three things you can do now

1) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email notification on the night

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.

104 replies

31 - 40 of 104

1...3 4 5...11

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

Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:42 pm AEDT

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

A good book and a nice rest sound good to me @Bimby2 🙂

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

greenspaceSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:43 pm AEDT

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

Yay for you, @YogaBear! I hope you have a great time 😄

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

SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:44 pm AEDT

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

I feel the same @BossandSqueezy, they are all difficult times. How do you get through them, and how do you explain to others that it should be 'quiet time'? I'd appreciate some tips if you have any. Thank you.

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

Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:45 pm AEDT

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

This is making me think about balance....as in, where has it gone? It seems we all give in to needs of others when it comes to Christmas. Do you think there a middle path between complete (heavenly) abstinence and the full tinsel-infused she-bang? Are our loved ones making compromises for us or are we doing all the compromising? Anyone got that balance right?

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

Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:46 pm AEDT

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

Hi @Shaz51, what's your position on Christmas? Love it, tolerate it or loathe it?

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

k_sarahCasual Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:47 pm AEDT

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

I don't hate Christmas. In my case it's more that I've not been invited to share my very small family's Christmas. The reasons are many, but I feel rejected, so I guess I was looking to this forum to find some way to cope with the day spent by myself. I found the blog post very helpful.

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

YogaBearCasual Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:48 pm AEDT

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

You too! 🙂

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

SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:49 pm AEDT

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

Thank you for that great advice @greenspace - I think my partner and I have come to an unsteady truce and there's an understanding from him that I'm not interested in being forced into things. I think the more he learns about supporting people with depression, the less guilt he'll throw my way, and that will enable me to be able to do the forced xmases without as much anger and sadness as before. Rotation is a great idea, I will chat to him about it, thank you.

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

Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:50 pm AEDT

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

Hello everyone

I am a wife , my hubby has Mi

we are making it very quiet event , I used to do cards and the tree and everything when the kids were young but not now , it is too stressful for hubby

he can only cope with a little bit socializing and for our children away and his father died this year , he feels like hiding

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

YogaBearCasual Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:50 pm AEDT

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

I think we rarely get the balance right - social construct and family traditions has closed down a lot of dialogue about how we spend Christmas. That said, it is not set in stone and people should be brave and take a stand if at all possible!

31 - 40 of 104

1...3 4 5...11