General Christmas Tips....

[wife of]

Anyone got a christmas survival tip? If so feel free to add it here..

I've just removed the snaps out of the christmas crackers as the gun powder smell and bang is a trigger.

 

[The Albatross]

All I got is"less is more"... choosing to be present for a "set" amount of time, then giving myself permission to reevaluate or to leave. I actually haven't made any plans for family on Christmas day... most likely they will happen that week. I sort of one day at a time it to reduce stress.

 

[wife of]

Yep we have my daughter and son in law coming for christmas dinner,gift exchange etc,will be having a quiet word though and asking them to limit there stay to a few hours as my mother will also be here. Hubs deffinatly deals better with less folks around.

 

[Tinyflame]

Perhaps..

-Make a new, simple tradition.
-Reduce stress, expectation, pressure; stay near people who are positive and idealy understand 'you' +/ or ptsd.
-Start the day without pressure, just joy, try to not to have to rush.

 

[wife of]

We do tend to have a very simple quiet christmas here,most of the day other than dinner and gift opening revolves around watching tv with copious amounts of choccy and nibblys and we are a tee total household as well so that helps.

 

[Tinyflame]

-Start the day with a kiss (includes 'fur kids' :)), and a 'breather'
-Eat something -breakfast and /or a 'treat'
-Go outside a few minutes if it's not frigid!
-Respect each other's triggers or preferences- don't put up what you don't want, compromise and no pressure

 

[Toria]

I like the idea of starting new traditions - after last year I think I need all the tips I can get!!!

 

[Ladyhope Somerset]

Liking all the above ideas.

We've cut down on decorations and visitors. We're stretching out seeing family across December = less pressure on everyone.

I think people try to do too much and that can lead to trouble, even our 20 somethings want a quiet one this year!

 

[amethist]

Definitely less is best I would say.

Youngest daughter coming over mid morning, then we are all going to see grandchildren. an hour or so there then back home by 12- 1, for an afternoon of just the 2 of us.

We did this last year and it worked fine.

 

[Nicolette]

Christmas???? I think I had that 2 weeks ago in New York so it's already done and dusted for this year :roflmao::p

 

[simplekindofgirl]

Ugh- I do not even want to think about it.

I think I shall just sleep through the 3 days until it is over and done with.