Surviving the Holidays with Anxiety
(picture is from Barcelona, Spain 2023) I chose to rest after the election. As I slowly return to being more present, I suddenly realized oh shit, the holiday season is here! As someone who has anxiety and occasional depression, the holidays can be bittersweet. I enjoy the holidays and family time, but I despise the insincerity of it too. Suddenly, people who are normally assholes or passive-aggressive become saints. Disingenuous people make me confused because I am thinking, “who are you? Like really?” Nonetheless, we shall endure, survive and thrive. If you are like me need help navigating the season of eating, drinking and sometimes fickleness of people make you scratch your head, then here is how you can make it to 2025: Decide what you would like to do or not like to do during this season You do not have to go if it makes you miserable, cry uncontrollably in your car or harm yourself. If you family or friend options are limited, it’s...