I’m determined to have a better time this year or to at least struggle and/or show it less. My daughter never fails to know when I’m having a panic attack no matter how well I hide it. To that end I attended via computer a seminar given by my insurance company on coping with holiday stress. There were some good ideas but it was geared more towards people who don’t struggle with MI. It made me a little sad truth be told.

I’m not giving up on my mission though. I’m looking most forward to spending time with my daughter since she’s at a college 2 hours away, looking at Christmas lights, egg nog and making vegetarian dishes for her. Like you, I don’t look forward to shopping (all on-line for me) and visiting extended family.