Been there and got the medals. It's tough!
Last year 4 days after leaving an Acute Mental hospital I couldn't face a family christmas and spent it peacfully and safetly on my own. My family checked up on me incase I had done nothing silly. But apart from that I just took things easy and gave myself time for me. Did what I wanted for me which wasn't much but I wasn't interested in all the 'Christmas Joy'.

What ever works for you try even now in the run up.

Take pampering candlelit baths. Snuggle up to weey films, Make an Easy Meal Chill

Love
Lilac
I cant use the chat room although my profile is posted but anyone can write to me in England (I'm Scottish/French) and I feel isolated here as there are less support groups
lilacwine68@yahoo.co.uk