Coping With the Holidays
QuietMagic
December 13th, 2021
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Hi PD community 💜
There are a lot of things that can make the holiday season especially difficult for people with personality disorders.
- Being around difficult friends or family members
- Being forced to interact with people or places that you’re normally able to avoid
- Loneliness if you don’t have people to spend the holidays with
- Jealousy at seeing other people seeming to enjoy the holidays while you aren’t
- Expectations of appearing happy or cheerful even if you’re not feeling that way
- Feeling stressed from having so many things to do
- Struggling with triggering songs, scents, rituals, or situations
Here are some things to keep in mind:
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It’s okay to feel whatever you are feeling
- It’s okay to not feel “jolly” or “merry” during the holidays
- It’s okay to need time to recover or care for yourself, and it can help a lot to do anything you've found to work for staying healthy or relaxing
- It’s okay to set boundaries and prioritize your mental health (e.g. not spending time with someone who has seriously harmed you)
- It’s okay to celebrate the holidays in your own way and find your own meaning or enjoyment from it
- It’s okay to reach out for support
Please feel free to use this space to share experiences or receive support for any issues related to the holidays. 💜
Sources:
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/emotional-triggers-holidays/
https://www.clearviewwomenscenter.com/blog/how-to-manage-bpd-triggers-during-the-holiday-season/
https://themighty.com/2018/12/how-to-cope-with-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd-holiday-season/
https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/hpr-resources/recognizing-holiday-triggers
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