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Mental Health Support

royable

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3. If the holiday is a remider of past misery, even though you didn't ask for any suggestions,

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Fri Dec 2, 2022, 07:11 PM

Dec 2022

might I suggest being a bit selective and only put up/out the decorations which you think will best bring you joy, or evoke any other mood that you might wish to anticipate experiencing during the 35 days.

I tend to put out only a handful of old favorites that bring good memories, and what I put out might change from year to year.

Sorry you find yourself wearing a mask and in performance mode.

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So, tomorrow is the day I will put up the holiday stuff. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 OP

Something to do is futuristic. cachukis Dec 2022 #1

I spend too much time doing nothing thanks to my health. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #10

Think about it, writing a list of what you are not going to do cachukis Dec 2022 #12

Very true! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #15

We all have to choose what works for us in holiday time. TygrBright Dec 2022 #2

After the Thanksgiving eyeopening with Mom, slightlv Dec 2022 #4

Funnily enough, I am good at repacking the stuff. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #8

I have a pull down ladder slightlv Dec 2022 #11

Fortunately, all the stuff is out in the garage on a shelf, so no attic crawling. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #14

Thanks Bright. The more traditional stuff is comforting to me for some reason. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #7

If the holiday is a remider of past misery, even though you didn't ask for any suggestions, royable Dec 2022 #3

That is exactly what I do. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #9

I simply don't have the energy.... Karadeniz Dec 2022 #5

I hear that. Saying I am going to jump up and go for it is one thing... OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #6

Good luck. I feel the same.There's no right way to deal with it Walleye Dec 2022 #13