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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.

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

Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 8:45 pm AEDT

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

It genuinely matters that you're alive @Former-Member. You're a wonderful and supportive member of this forum and we care about you. If only cyber-hugs were real....

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SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 8:47 pm AEDT

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

Don't ever apologise @Former-Member. I'm sorry I can't hug you, but I can tell you that it matters that you're alive, and that you keep on living. Focus on your treatment and your health, it doesn't matter what other people think. Do whatever you need to do to manage your life. Sending good thoughts your way xxoo

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 8:49 pm AEDT

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

hugs @Former-Member

you definitely matter, sending hugs galore.

christmas seems empty and lonely for me. for the first time i wont have my kids with me either. So just skipping it this year i think, though i'll do santa and presents for the kids before they go.

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greenspaceSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 8:50 pm AEDT

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

@Former-Member No need to apologise. Thanks for posting and being part of the discussion.
I hope you get to hospital, or whatever support works best for you.

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 8:54 pm AEDT

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

We're coming towards the end of our discussion tonight and I want to thank everyone for taking part. Not feeling positive towards Christmas can feel like a 'dirty secret' at times so it's been great to declare it loud and proud! We''ve had a real cross section of experiences, from those unavoidably caught up with family to members preparing for Christmas alone. I love that this discussion has got us thinking about ways we can make the best of whatever those circumstances are - re-claiming at least some of the day for our own needs. Whether that be time to shed a few tears, spend time in nature or with a good book.

You'll all be in my thoughts on Christmas day and I wish you as painless an experience as possible. (Setting the bar low is one of my keys to a moderately tolerable Christmas. Feel free to join me!)

Any last thoughts/survival tactics?

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SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 8:55 pm AEDT

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

You'll get to have @Former-Member's dream Xmas, @Former-Member. A good excuse for a "me day", even though it will be hard without the kids for the first time. Use it as a good excuse to spoil yourself perhaps.

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 8:56 pm AEDT

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

Hey there @Former-Member, thanks for joining us. If you're without the kids this year, do you have any plans yet for ways to make that easier? Will you go the good book/movie route or something more active?

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 8:57 pm AEDT

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

not really sure yet @Former-Member @SwearyCyn

been avoiding thinking about it too much.

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greenspaceSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 8:57 pm AEDT

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

I'm with you, @Former-Member, on keeping my expectations low - that way, if things go mostly okay, it's a win.
Cyber hugs to everyone who wants them, and may your Christmas be not as bad as you feared xo

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SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 8:58 pm AEDT

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

Thank you @Former-Member and everyone else for providing a safe place for discussion. I'd love to see more people be able to be "loud and proud" with their loved ones and the people around them, and in public, and then allowing xmas to be a choice. I make a point to be honest with people, I'm tired of hiding, and how they react is a reflection on them and what they need to learn. I hope that we can pave the way to create an easier life for people with depression in the future. Thank you all again, and I look forward to the next forum. Everyone look after yourselves, and I hope you get some relaxing moments over the next couple of weeks.

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