In 43 years I can’t remember a Christmas that wasn’t exhausting. When I was 7, the excitement of seeing whether Santa had visited became unbearable around 5am. Like all kids, I was eager to discover what exactly he’d left for me under the tree. As a consequence, my parents and I had heavy eyelids andContinue reading “Chronic at Christmas – my best ideas for balancing the festivities with pain and fatigue”
Category Archives: christmas stress
Obsessive compulsive Christmas
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post will talk about mental illness, OCD and compulsive behaviour, and how it all affects our mental health. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. Alternatively, for help and support please visit the mental health and suicide prevention support lines page on this website. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Obsessive compulsive disorder isContinue reading “Obsessive compulsive Christmas”
The challenges of a chronic Christmas
It’s Christmas time, that’s for sure, but sadly there’s plenty to be afraid of. As with every year, I found myself watching Christmas movies way back in November. Not only did they make me feel festive, they made me THINK festive too. But as the weeks flew by, and I gradually drudged through a pileContinue reading “The challenges of a chronic Christmas”
A very stressful Christmas is normal. Maybe we should change things?
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This page is specifically about declining mental health and mental illness during the festive season. If you or someone you know is in need of help then a full list of contact information (including opening hours, phone numbers and links) is available at the bottom of this post or my Get Support page.Continue reading “A very stressful Christmas is normal. Maybe we should change things?”
Creative Steph 