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Originally Posted by justdesserts
I have a really hard time emotionally from the beginning of November until after the new year. My anxiety increases tremendously. I feel irritable and generally sad. I know so much of it stems back to the chaos in my childhood around holidays that fuels my feelings, but that doesn't make it better. Right now I want to hide in my room until groundhog's day. How does you t help you make it through the holidays?
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I feel for you. I could have written this. I dread holidays and spending time with my family. It really triggers my depression. I also have a very hard time from November until January 1st. I have brought this up in my session last week and I will share with you what my T said and how she is helping me. She said to make sure the time you spend at or with your family is time limited. Don't feel bad about having to leave when you need to. If you get overwhelmed, have an escape. Either "go to the bathroom" or have a walk outside. Don't talk about anything you don't want to talk about. If a family member starts talking about something you don't want to then just say "I don't want to talk about that today, so how is the turkey"?
Those were suggestions from T. They do help but nothing will make it any easier. I hope you get through the holidays ok.