Moose, just take things one day at a time. I know it's cliqué to say but to keep yourself safe
and out of hospital over Christmas, taking things slowly and looking at things on a strictly day-to-day basis are good things to do.
Christmas is important and emotionally draining. Therefore I can see why you wouldn't want to miss it but at the same time, your health comes first.
Take things easy, employ all of your coping strategies and have a Merry Christmas
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