Surviving Christmas 2017
Christmas can be stressful
Although Christmas is meant to be a happy and joyful time, this isn't how everyone feels at this time of the year. Christmas can be a stressful time for many people. Some people find that the Christmas spirit can be spoilt by:
- Money worries
- Feelings of being alone
- Family arguments
- Separation and divorce
- Bereavement
- Becoming a step-family
- Health worries
Some people find Christmas time difficult because of marital break-up, or being separated from their family and children. The emphasis on family, friends and shared good times during the 'festive season' can make people feel sad.
The attached a leaflet from CAHMS, "Family Christmas Survival Guide 2017", could help to give you some ideas to ease the stress and contact details of various organisations that could provide some support.