[muffinhead]

I'm sure this is a nearly universal issue, but I just wanted to express my frustration. I got forced to return to the US this year for Christmas (I study overseas) for the yearly ****fest that is the holidays with my family. My family isn't disfunctional in the traditional respect of the word, but just really boring and irritating. I dislike virtually every one of my family members, with the exception of my mother and sister. That being said, I know for a fact that my family members love and care for me, and feel indebted to them in a way. I want to be a caring individual, but simultaneously desire personal peace and mental health, which being around my family does not promote. Is there any way both of these things can be accomplished?

[jelly-bean]

I think it can be done, but it takes the right meds, the right Therapist and the patience it will take to find both of the first two things. I hope that you can find a way to enjoy Christmas with the family this year for your sake as well as theirs.

[sideblinded]

Hi muffinhead

The only way I can think of to handle your family is to find a way to be with them but detach. I think it is possible to be around family or others and yet not totally be there. It might sound a little rude but it can be done if you work at it.



Best wishes