[overandunder28]

Hey all,

I am staying home alone on christmas and boxing day to look after my roommates dog and cats because she will be too far away and I am unable to spend time with any of my family so....

I am just looking for some helpful tips to get through being alone on both days and nights as My usual reaction is to eat LOTS.

But I want to get through both days as inscathed as possible.

Any advice is appreciated

[sallyace]

I haven't done anything for Christmas is years. I hope for gardening weather every year, but I live in Texas.
When I worked in the hospital those of Jewish faith would take up the job of our volunteers and other positions. It was warmed the hearts of so many. I can tell you there are many in hospitals, nursing homes and such that will not have any family visitors. I recall that someone had left their flowers behind for the nurses to enjoy. We decided to pass them to a patient who was dealing with tough medical problems but no family. She was over joyed.
You will find the right thing for you to do. Even walking the dog. Doubt the cat would care to be walked.
Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day to you.

Originally Posted by overandunder28

Hey all,

I am staying home alone on christmas and boxing day to look after my roommates dog and cats because she will be too far away and I am unable to spend time with any of my family so....

I am just looking for some helpful tips to get through being alone on both days and nights as My usual reaction is to eat LOTS.

But I want to get through both days as inscathed as possible.

Any advice is appreciated

Stay busy. Work on some projects that you always say you're going to do but never seem to have the chance. Make phone calls to people. I would avoid anything too sentimental or thought-provoking. If you're like me, they would have a detrimental effect....

I'm not alone this Christmas, but it is way different than usual. We moved to Idaho in August, and left my two grown up girls behind.....

[Lonely46]

Originally Posted by overandunder28

Hey all,

I am staying home alone on christmas and boxing day to look after my roommates dog and cats because she will be too far away and I am unable to spend time with any of my family so....

I am just looking for some helpful tips to get through being alone on both days and nights as My usual reaction is to eat LOTS.

But I want to get through both days as inscathed as possible.

Any advice is appreciated

I too have BPD, along with bipolar and ptsd.. The BPD tends to get me the most though. I am also alone for the first time on Christmas. I can't even hear another Christmas song without it reminding me of everything, all the relationships, I have lost. My family doesn't know how to deal with me and most have given up trying. I have given up as well. Unfortunately I can't give you any real advice, other than keep coming to this forum, it's the only solace I can find. I spent New Years in the hospital almost dead from septic Pneumonia, Thanksgiving in the hospital after kidney stone surgery, now Christmas alone in a hotel because my daughter wanted me to move out, she didn't even give me a reason, just some excuse which I know is a lie. I am one of the few men who have BPD, I am 46 and have known since 15, when I started cutting, that something was wrong. I told my family but nobody believed me, they figured it was part of being a teen. If you want to PM me we can be alone together on Christmas!

[NYCDoglvr]

Studies show that people feel happiest when they're helping other people. I suggest volunteering at a shelter or other place where people less fortunate than you need help. I did that one holiday and had a terrific Christmas....

Seeing as there are quite a number of people here that are going to be alone on Christmas, I will plan on setting up a chat room sometime during that day. I have my boys so I'm not completely alone but mostly so, first time without a mate/SO/companion. Anyone that is alone on Christmas that would like to spend time in chat with others in the same boat, PM me, and we'll all get together! I don't know what we'll do there yet but we can come up with something. No one should have to spend the day entirely without any interaction on Christmas.

~S4

[anxiety247]

I will be alone this holiday. No family - all passed on or haven't had anything to do with me in yrs. Friends none close - distance/emotionally. It sucks but what can you do except play World of Warcraft to numb out.