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#1
Dec 25, 2011, 08:50 AM
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I have not posted for quite a long time.
Christmas is the worst time for me. I find the expectations are way too much. I am in the grip of a kind of paralysis and can' t do anything except be motionless and panic inwardly at what I have got to get done. As deadlines approach, I can feel I am getting quieter and quieter and my stomach is in a huge knot. No willpower at all. If there was a place to run away to, I would. I am deeply sorry to sound so negative at Christmas. The reason for my posting is that I want to know if anyone else is affected in the same way. |
 Anonymous33425, depressedalaskan
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Dec 25, 2011, 08:55 AM
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I used to be like that, but for some reason I don't care about christmas anymore. Just try to hold on and christmas will be over before you know it. I know a lot, and I mean a lot, of people dread christmas, so you're not alone. Can you distract yourself by watching some of your favorite dvds/series? |
 depressedalaskan, pondbc
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Dec 25, 2011, 12:04 PM
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Hello, Pondbc! Without specific reference to holidays but regarding life in general, I am stress-intolerant and experience volitional paralysis in the face of expectations and imposed deadlines.
I progress at my own pace or not at all. No need to feel sorry about holiday negativity. You're in good company. 
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| depressedalaskan, pondbc
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Dec 25, 2011, 12:39 PM
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Every year I try to make adjustments and to what I can around the holidays. I end up overwhelmed every time. This year I did little. No baking. No tree. No decorations. It still overwhelmed me. I don't like that I have to give gifts to declare my feelings or define my relationships. I'm not celebrating this holiday again. |
| depressedalaskan, pondbc
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Dec 25, 2011, 12:45 PM
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Hi pond--I used to be the same way. I would stress out about what to buy for who and be rushing around with my list like a madwoman from store to store, worrying about deadlines and such. One year, I procrastinated to the last minute and found myself standing in the supermarket scratching my head--finally ended up buying all my co-workers toothpaste and Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix
 My bf at the time had a big laugh about that. I am not even religious so the xmas stuff was just a routine that had been ingrained into me. Nowadays, it is just another day for me. and the best thing was I let go of the thinking that if I buy the perfect gift for someone then that person will like me more. (found it doesn't make any difference) I only buy for the kiddies now. 
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| depressedalaskan, pondbc
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Dec 27, 2011, 04:39 PM
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