[Misc] Christmas and mental health...the annual thread

[Insel affe]

I do celebrate the Solstice with a few candles and a drink as well as visiting Burning the Clocks. Days are getting longer. Christmas comes with too much material and emotional baggage.

I actually feel pressured and guilty for not liking Christmas.
I am not a Christian, despise religion and feel aggrieved I have to justify that to my wife and daughter when they ask where there presents are.

 

[jakarta]

Not going to be an issue for 2023, as neither of us are fit and well enough to do our usual socialising and Church going.
A quiet few days instead, probably binge watching TV.

 

[Weststander]

I do celebrate the Solstice with a few candles and a drink as well as visiting Burning the Clocks. Days are getting longer. Christmas comes with too much material and emotional baggage.

Would it be a nicer experience for you if you didn’t see in-laws etc? My time is far more relaxing, when it’s simply us 4.

 

[jakarta]

Shortest Day tomorrow, 2023 can't finish soon enough for me.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

What inner strength you have. Well done !

Thanks and indeed thanks to all for the likes.

I've made all the family Christmas cakes this year and a couple to eat while they're here. I'm sure they'll like them haha

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[Fungus]

Shortest Day tomorrow, 2023 can't finish soon enough for me.

I don’t want to wish it away, but evenings drawing out (however slowly) always seems like a milestone. Starting to see daffodils in bloom also lifts the spirits.

 

[chickens]

Really not feeling festive this year. Am looking forward to seeing family, but I can’t muster any spirit of the season, it’s been a slog.

Like others have posted, I’m feeling more excited for the solstice this year than I am about Xmas. I’m proper Scrooge/Grinch (delete according to generation) atm.

 

[Insel affe]

Thanks and indeed thanks to all for the likes.

I've made all the family Christmas cakes this year and a couple to eat while they're here. I'm sure they'll like them haha

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[jcdenton08]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/s/o9bww1A8L2

Must admit I choked up.

The link is to a short (1:11) video about mental health visibility featuring two football supporters.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/s/o9bww1A8L2

Must admit I choked up.

The link is to a short (1:11) video about mental health visibility featuring two football supporters.

Bloody Hell. That is very sobering. There are so many people we only see at the football, and we have no idea of their back story.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Bloody Hell. That is very sobering. There are so many people we only see at the football, and we have no idea of their back story.

Not just football .... people with mental health don't wear labels and the signs aren't always visible indeed they are usually well concealed by people who are ashamed/scared that others think they are weak etc. I talk about my personal mental struggles , probably to too many people, but in a couple of cases I haver seen eyes light up and acknowledgement that they weren't alone.

 

[jcdenton08]

Everyone okay? Mental health is not just for Christmas.