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So it is that time of year!!!!

December 13 2011

I was chatting to a friend last night who told me he was overwelmed and on the verge of a panic attack. I said to him what is bothering you? He replied personal and work and children, constantly worried about it all. My advice to him was to write out lists, call one personal, call one children and call one work. My experience in dealing with being overwelmed, anxious is to journal. He wrote out his lists, immediately he filtered his mind. Seeing what seems problems on a piece of paper eliminates the overwelming emotion. I am not a trained counsellor nor seek to preech, that is not my point, although advice just comes from within. I think at this time of the year, things do become overwelming and anxious. Please remember to take things slowly and at a good pace at this time of year. My point is wherever you are or whatever you are doing, enjoy this time of year and all the festive cheer. xxx wtf is Tags (max. 5): Sorry I have been away from the forums for a while.

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RHP User

14 years ago

Indeed we have not seen you here for a while now. Yes this time of the year can be very stressful. There is the huge financial burden involved with all the expectations as well. Just remember folks...it is not about giving the biggest and the best gift, It is not about how many pressies you have under your tree and who gives the most lavish party. If you are a christian it is for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. If you are not a christian it is about togetherness and good will. Most of us tend to over-indulge at chritmas whether it is with food, alcohol or simply maxing out the credit cards. Im with Miss Shoes. Take it easy so that the stress is not carried through into the new year.

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RHP User

14 years ago

There's medication and therapy for that... oh.. and tell him to download the JC Hypnosis App. :)HugsStalky

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RHP User

14 years ago

I don't feel medication is the answer to everything...we all have powerful minds and a will and most of us a strong will to overcome or put mechanisms in place to deal with life's occurrences. If all else fails, sure see your GP. Just sometimes needs an outsider to offer advice in the immediate moment. Life is only as hard as we make it. It's cushioning the moment..after that you need to take stock and charge. MissFB, absolutely agree. xxx

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RHP User

14 years ago

My friends and i just love a good time, everytime,ALL THE TIME!! We don't want to miss out, we want it ALL!!! roll on mid 30s, family, extended families, 35 years worth of friends, colleagues, sporting mates, club mates, travel nmates, school mates, events, responsibilities, work, commitment, clashing timetables etc etc It was really hard to learn, but my friends and I cannot have it all anymore :( The expense to trying to do it all, when running on no sleep or rest plus too much indulgence, was to not actually enjoy ourselves anymore, and in fact dread looking at the calendar. And after the crazy Dec maddness is over, fall in a heap and not move until the ones abused body has had a chance to rest, detox and recharge... Moral of the story? ummm don't grow up, don't be responsible? Or focus on a few great things and save the rest for next year?

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RHP User

14 years ago

I find when it all gets abit too much ..i stop and take a deep breath .clear head , clear mind ,clearer thoughts..

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So it is that time of year!!!!

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