For some, it can be a difficult time. The pressure to feel happy and excited when you are stressing over various things can take its toll on your mental health.
Images of happy families can make people who feel alone more isolated and lonely.
Financial expectations – decorating the house, buying gifts or hosting family get togethers can lead to added stress.
Loss and Grief can be a bittersweet time over the Christmas period – remembering times shared with loved ones and then the reminder they are no longer with us can make it a more painful time.
Family Dynamics can create anxiety or dificult emotions with unresolved issues or conflict. Placing more stress on your mental health.
Some tips
Manage your expectations – don’t be too hard on yourself.
Share your feelings with loved ones or friends, as this can help.
Make time for self-care – take time for you – relax and do something you enjoy
If traditions are too overwhelming, create new ones that might bring you some comfort around this difficult time.
Recognising you are struggling is an important first step. Reach out to professionals for support. We offer an empathetic and non-judgemental approach, please don’t struggle alone.