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Christmas

Bluesky555

Hi. Is anybody else really struggling with the prospect of Christmas? I find Christmas tough usually anyway but this year I really really don't want to be put under lots of pressure to take part. It's making me so nervous and it's still two days away!

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  • I just want it to be over.  To me it is simply a marker of time and I will no doubt be aware of the neighbours and their offspring to-ing and fro-ing, socialising and enjoying things.  Meanwhile my sons (of a similar age) lead a very different lifestyle, totally withdrawn with some severe issues and distress levels that, despite our efforts, remain unchanged since last Christmas.  Or the several before, for that matter.

    It feels as though NT norms and jollity are being waved in our faces.  Fed up of it!     

  • in reply to Jenny Butterfly

    I agree with you- I am sorry you all struggle so much. I've found it hard to keep my distress levels down since I got back for christmas and I desperately want to be in my own bedroom with my own routine and my own things. Then I feel selfish (not sure if that's the correct word) that I *should* want to see family and I get myself in a state. It's not personal against them, just too difficult. It is a relief to realise it's not just me though.

    I hope you and your sons manage to get through it ok!

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  • in reply to Jenny Butterfly

    I agree with you- I am sorry you all struggle so much. I've found it hard to keep my distress levels down since I got back for christmas and I desperately want to be in my own bedroom with my own routine and my own things. Then I feel selfish (not sure if that's the correct word) that I *should* want to see family and I get myself in a state. It's not personal against them, just too difficult. It is a relief to realise it's not just me though.

    I hope you and your sons manage to get through it ok!

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