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NikNikSenior Contributor
When you think of the festive season, what reaction do you have?
If it's anything like this, we need to talk 🙂
For this Topic Tuesday we will be looking at surviving the holiday season. We will be looking at common stressors (on top of what you already have to manage!) and strategies to get you through.
We will kick off at 7pm AEST
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coffeegirlSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51
Are these events things YOU want to go to if you didn't need to consider your husband?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
there has been lots of events we have not gone to at the last minute because of anxiety , i have rang up a lot to say that we will not be there
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hi @coffeegirl , we will go shopping together , pick out presents for everyone , but by the time the day comes he just can`t go , I have still gone to some of the events by then everyone asks you a hundred questions ??
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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51
That must be tricky for you - those phone calls are tough to make AND you have to worry about managing your husband's anxiety afterwards.
To coffeegirl's question - is this causing you to miss out on events you'd like to be going to?
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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EagleSenior Contributor
@coffeegirl internet shopping is a good idea actually . I do that for groceries when I know I'm going to be really busy.
@Shaz51 I can relate. My family member works shift work, which I think is one of big issues. We commit to things, but when the time comes - due to work stress, we cancel. It's the worst when we are due to go to a small gathering and our lack of presence stands out more.
I have started to go to these things by myself. I have a good excuse though 'called into work' or 'has been working weird hours'
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NikNikSenior Contributor
@coffeegirl @eagle @Shaz51
Do you currently have any hobbies, interests, routines, treats, nice things etc that you currently participate in to take care of yourself (thinking outside of this busy season)?
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EagleSenior Contributor
Currently I have a friend come over every second monday to give me some time out of the house. I find this 'me' time really important.
As I said, I love the beach, so when I can get there, I do.
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coffeegirlSenior Contributor
I'm not so great at "self care" ...
I have been reading about Mindfulness though lately.. I've heard it being mentioned a lot - so I'm thinking I will try it. I found an app called Smiliing Minds which I quite like.. I haven't used it a lot yet, but so far, so good.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hi @NikNik , @Eagle not as much as i should, get my hair done , go visit my mum , I know I should do more but you kind of forget yourself .
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