FESTIVE SEASON STRUGGLES

[Doolhof]

Season's Greetings everyone.

We have a lovely cheery Christmas and New Years thread started up in the Social Zone. Hope you can drop by there and share some joy and happiness.

This is the alternate thread, where you can share the not so pleasant memories of Christmas or the concerns you may have for Christmas 2016.

For me, my depressive brain decides to hassle me about Christmas in November! That is so unnecessary! I need to break this habit!

So on this thread you can share the negative and hopefully find a positive at the end.

You might like to share what the worst present was that you ever received, or how sad and miserable you are at Christmas.

By sharing, we may well be able to help and support each other through a time that can be very tough for some.

This is the place to vent, the thread on the Social Zone is also waiting for you to add your happy thoughts and memories of Christmas and New Years.

Thinking of you all, hugs from Mrs. Dools

[1113]

Hay Max,

Are you still about?

Hope all is well with you. I've been a bit worried as you haven't replied to anyone for a while.

I hope your medications are balanced and your still taking them.

I did reply to your thread "drastic action".

Anyway if your reading this.........your not alone in weird life category. Ive experienced quite a few. When your so close to or experience a deathly experience....... it becomes very common.

I would like to share some of my weird "outer worldly experiences".

When ya ready.

Peace

Matt.

[james1]

Waking up to the thought of everything I've done wrong is horrible. 😞 I don't understand why my brain has to be so nasty.

I find this holiday period to be such a lonely period, even with friends.

Mrs Dools, I hope things get better as we move past the Christmas period and into the new year.

Paul, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Not a good way to end the year, but hang in there. You've got a huge heart and we're all very glad to have you on the forums here.

Everyone else (sorry, i'm a bit tired), I wish you a lovely final day to 2016. May 2017 be better.

James

[1113]

Happy new year james,

Paul,

I tend to speed read. I skim across the top and look for people that are in need. I didn't even think to read your posts as you come across as strong and very well rounded.

I am truly sorry to here of your loss.

IMHO

I truly believe that we all go to a better place and death is just the beginning of another more blissful life with all of our needs and expectations met.

My humblest thoughts and best wishes go to you and your family in this very sad time.

Hope the memories you have are of love and kindness.

I would like to give my support to you! Even if its just my thoughts/words..

May peace be with you

Blessings to your late father.

Think of you mate.

Matt.

[Doolhof]

Hi Everyone,

Just dropping by to wish you all the best for the New Year. For those of you who don't have anywhere to go tonite, my thoughts are with you.

I've already started to make a list of things I want to change in my life, foods I need to ignore due to my rising cholesterol, exercises to do, crafts to try, books to read and so on.

Hopefully we will all be able to think of positive things on New Year's Eve, to remember the good things that have happened, acknowledge the bad and awful and let them rest in the year that has now passed.

Looking forward to chatting with you all again soon.

Love and hugs from Dools

[CMF]

Happy New Year Mrs Dools,

i like the idea of letting the and and awful things of 2016 rest in the year that has passed.

take care and I'm sure we will catch up in 2017

cmf x

[Mauzy]

Hi there, I also work in retail and know what you mean, Christmas just sucks the life out you doesn't it? I also had family for Christmas plus my own family, and it was lovely and all that, but I've really slumped after they've left and also want to curl up and sleep for the next 4 weeks! I came home from work today and had a big cry, feeling a bit better now. As for your medication, you may need to give it a few more weeks before it kicks in, annoying I know, but hopefully worth it for you. Chin up buttercup. Mauzy

[Starwolf]

Thank you Mrs Dools for taking care of this terrific thread.

The silly season is over, another difficult year behind us.

May peace and calm return to every troubled soul.

[Doolhof]

Hi Starwolf and Everyone,

This morning at Church, our visiting minister was singing the praises of Christmas and how joyful it is for everyone. As I listened I had tears streaming down my face. For some people this season is not that flash.

Her talk also gave me hope for today, tomorrow and the next day. Change is possible. Each day is a new opportunity.

A man I was talking to after Church said a lady once said to him, "If you don't see a light at the end of the tunnel, then run down tot he end and light one!"

I know that is easier said than done at times.

A couple of days ago I started writing down changes I hope to/want to/ will make starting from now and as an on going exercise.

There may be days when I feel like I am standing still or even going backwards, that is okay. As long as I know where I am, I can work on being somewhere else, a place I would prefer to be.

I'm wishing everyone strength, determination, encouragement and motivation to at least think of changes you would like to make.

I too wish you all peace and even more encouragement.

Cheers all from Mrs. Dools

[blondguy]

Hey Mrs Dools

I hope you have a peaceful 2017 and thankyou for your crackerjack thread too 🙂

Hugs

Paulx

Matt: I am the same as a speed reader...no worries at all. Thankyou so much for the heartfelt condolences you beautifully wrote about my dad Ray..I am not religious but bless you my friend. Paul

[Doolhof]

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the hugs. They are most welcomed!

All the best to you as well. Cheers mate from Mrs. D xxx