Self care at Chistmas.

Sometimes Christmas can be a hard time for people. Some psychotherapists and counselling centres close over the Christmas period, and this can be problematic for clients who are anxious or depressed, or those who just feel that Christmas is a time they would rather not take part in, and now also have to go through it without their support system of therapy.

Christmas for those who have lost a loved one can be an upsetting time where they are reminded of a special person lost. For those living alone, or estranged from family or loved ones, there is no Christmas cheer. Instead, there is loneliness, maybe feelings of rejection and resentment, and a general feeling of wanting the whole Christmas period to just be over.

Sometimes even when people do enjoy Christmas and spend it with immediate and extended family, they can be upset when a few drinks are had and all the wretched family politics comes to the fore, leading to arguments and general upset. Basically, we know that Christmas is supposed to be a time of good cheer and merriment, but let’s face it, that’s not how it really is for us all. For some it’s a time of poverty, financial worry, (particularly with inflation and recent and consistent fuel and energy price hikes) and can be much more of a headache than a time of family love and happiness.