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Sigh of relief (For another year)

Autismman

Well Christmas is finally over, I know there are those that enjoy this period and that’s perfectly fine but for me as usual there was a slow creep of dread thinking about the fact that I will have to spend long amounts of time around others and be expected to be merry and cheerful. My clothes smelt like kitchen, my nerves shot from the barking dog, relaxation goes out the window when you have to pick up every little crumb the kids drop incase the mother in law has a panic attack about it. Social hangovers are real, I slept 14 hours or thereabouts last night! I never do that, I must have needed it. Hope everyone is doing well!

  • I am overjoyed that Christmas is over, and this time with minimal drama. Well some, but less than last year at least. I had social events every night for six nights in a row this season (ending last night), which was totally exhausting. I wish I could spend all today just sleeping and video gaming, but it’s back to work for me :’(

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Glad to hear you had a nice time. I probably ate my body weight in chocolate which I promise myself I won’t do every year and still somehow acknowledge that voice in my head that says “oh it’s Christmas why not overindulge?” 

  • in reply to NAS78944

    Sorry to hear/read you are struggling so much. This time of the year means the usual routines go right out the window which for those who thrive on it means a real tough and emotional rollercoaster of a time. It shall pass however bad it seems right now.

  • i cant relax until the 2nd jan, just need everything to be the same and when its not i cant manage, my anxiety is through the roof at the mo.  had to avoid strangers wishing me a happy christmas when ive been outside because i have mutism and cant respond to them, next it will be the have a happy new year bit.  im literally staying inside to try to avoid it all

  • I had a wonderful xmas, my son, DiL and stepson were down, we laughed loads, ate even more and I drank more alcohol than I have in years, about a tablespoon, lol. They left today and now I'm knackered totally cream crackered knackered. I'm glad it's over for another year, another couple of days would of killed me.

  • in reply to Geeky Gothic Guy

    I agree, it’s all about holding that magic up for as long as possible for the kids. I would quite happily spend it alone if not for them. For years I’ve said to others it’s about Jesus being born and not about buying presents and spending time with family so why do people make such a huge fuss about it? I understand it’s nice to see family but there are those who go absolutely mad about it.

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    I use a lot of energy ignoring my urges and wants to not be part of the rituals. Once I’m running low on that ability I’ll start pacing a little and drinking water more as maybe some way of looking like I’m doing something. 

  • I am over the moon that Christmas is over. I hate it. The same bloody songs, every flipping year, the same tat in the shops, same promotions, everybody going around like lemmings doing exactly the same thing as everybody else, too many people, too much noise…I work in retail so I see and hear everything. If it wasn’t for my daughter I wouldn’t bother with Christmas decorations, or with Christmas at all for that matter. Our decorations came down today, and I can finally breathe with the sight of uncluttered Xmas tat everywhere. Regards. The Grinch. 

  • I will give a big sigh of relief when we get past 1st of January, although my Christmas was quieter than yours. 

    I became exhausted in the week leading up to Christmas Day as I had too much on and didn’t have enough time on my own to recover. I haven’t much on over the next week so I am glad to get back to doing what I want to do, when I want to do it, and to eating my usual food at the usual time.

    You must have needed your 14 hours sleep last night. I needed more sleep than I got these last few days, but my mind kept me awake when I wanted to sleep,