FAQ

Find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions on the Forums.

Forums guidelines

Our guidelines keep the Forums a safe place for people to share and learn information.

Ideas for Xmas on my own

amamas
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

So the big day one week away.

My psych is in my head plan, plan, plan.

So, I've been looking at what I want to do on this very triggering day.  

I want to be by myself.

I want to listen to xmas carols by candlelight on xmas eve.  Wake up xmas morning have a yummy breakfast with the mandatory delicious coffee (from Stomp for any Brissie coffee lovers), watch a DVD, read a book, do some painting, snack on a well presented very tasty cheese platter and just chill out hanging with myself all day.

Does this sound crazy to any readers? To me it sounds marvellous.  I know there is the chance that my mood may drop to -1000 but it will probably go there anyway if I do the norm and hang with family.

I've discussed this with my psych and advice seems to be balance, time with family and self.

I don't know, am I deluding myself into believing I can have a pretty good day hanging with me?

I feel like being around people makes my anxiety and depression so much worse so why not on xmas day give myself the gift of being with me, myself and I?

Any advice, ideas, thoughts much appreciated!

Thanks guys

Cheers Amamas

23 Replies 23

Jo3
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Oh Angelscry

If I could have you on Christmas Day to join me and my children I would have you anytime.

I feel for you being alone on Christmas Day since you were 12.  That is just so sad.

Do you have any friends that you could be with on Christmas Day?

Please get back to us, as we are here for you and would love to chat wit you.

Jo

amamas
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Thanks for posting angelscry,

How are you coping this year?  I really feel for you!

Do you have any plans?

Big hugs!

Amamas

Hi angelscry,

I am sorry you have to spend Christmas alone. I hope this will be the last. Peace.

 

Neil_1
Community Member

Hi Angelscry

That is awful what you have posted regarding having spent so many Christmas’s alone.  Are you able to please write back to us, if you feel able to?

There are a heap of wonderful caring people on this site and we’d all love to try and support you at this time.

Kind regards

Neil