Christmas day

[PhilM]

Can be a hard day for many people regardless of OCD and anxiety. If any sufferers are struggling tomorrow please post. I and I'm sure other sufferers who are doing "OK" will be checking in and hopefully have some advice and support to offer.

Best wishes friends, Phil.

Edited December 24, 2017 by PhilM

[Headwreck]

Thank you Phil, I think this will be of some comfort to a few of us tomorrow. 

[Lisa davis]

Thanks for this Phil, it's good to know we have support whenever we may need it. 

[Ink]

Thank you. I'm struggling at the moment and I think I will be alone tomorrow. I have been working on my contamination fears but I don't think I can cope with the turkey my family have bought. I hardly go out anyway. I have been battling low mood and sleep problems as well. I think it is probably better for me to admit defeat this occasion. 

Edited December 24, 2017 by Ink

[taurean]

Well done Phil. 

I have been putting in a shift helping others today, since my wife has been a bit under the weather, but it's looking likely she will be much better tomorrow and I can spend more time with her then. 

 

[PhilM]

It's not a great day for me due to childhood issues but more importantly I'm sure if I'm distressed tomorrow forum friends will be there for me - not reassurance obviously.

[lostinme]

Good post Phil 

Im sure a lot of us will struggle and find things more difficult over the festive season. Its nice to know that support will be available to anyone who needs it. I’ve had a rough few days myself, so unfortunately I havnt visited the forum much. But hopefully we can be there for each other 

[taurean]

We have had some tough Christmas days over the years; the car breaking down whilst ready to drive to my sister's for Christmas lunch ( then a 40-minute journey)  was a tough one, though thanks to my RAC membership they came and got it going, and we turned up for Christmas tea

And last year was bad as I was in the middle of a bad OCD episode. 

It's good some members will be watching online to help others. 

[lostinme]

Yes I’ve had a few rough ones myself too, it’s such a stressful time so it’s going to be worse  but it’s great knowing you have somewhere to turn when the going gets tough 

[Lisa davis]

7 minutes ago, lostinme said:

I’ve had a rough few days myself, so unfortunately I havnt visited the forum much. But hopefully we can be there for each other 

Ah I'm sorry you have been struggling Lost, I hope you are in a better place now  

It is a hard time of year when we are "supposed" to be joyful but for many differing reasons it not always as simple as the Xmas happy family adverts make it out to be is it! 

I too have been struggling and have been convinced that OCD would spoil my xmas day. Im fghting back though as hard as it is. I just want to feel happy when my children open their pressies without having horrid thoughts about one thing or another. 

I hope you have a peaceful day tomorrow Lost, Lisa x

 

[taurean]

Yes, Phil will be here after his Christmas lunch, looking out for us

 

[PhilM]

A lot of what I've found over the years is putting on a facade on Christmas Day to please other people or not put a downer on things despite my distress or discomfort. I've told my wife I don't want to spend Boxing Day with her sisters and she has kind of accepted it but isn't very happy about my decision.

[lostinme]

9 minutes ago, Lisa davis said:

Ah I'm sorry you have been struggling Lost, I hope you are in a better place now  

It is a hard time of year when we are "supposed" to be joyful but for many differing reasons it not always as simple as the Xmas happy family adverts make it out to be is it! 

I too have been struggling and have been convinced that OCD would spoil my xmas day. Im fghting back though as hard as it is. I just want to feel happy when my children open their pressies without having horrid thoughts about one thing or another. 

I hope you have a peaceful day tomorrow Lost, Lisa x

 

Hi Lisa, thank you for your kind words I’m feeling a lot less stressed tonight so that’s a good start

I think to much is going off at the moment and if I’m not stressed about one thing, I am about another  but I’m working on it  

Feeling a lot less stressed tonight, what’s not done or I’ve forgotten, I will go without  it’s such a stressful time with out extra worries too 

Really sorry to hear youve been struggling too, let’s both look forward to a nice Christmas Day with our families and try and ignore our stupid OCD thoughts. It’s the first time in 11 years that I’ve got to spend Christmas Day with my daughter because she is usually with her dad and family. So I need to make the most of it and make it a truly happy day 

Lets hope we all have a good one Lisa x 

[taurean]

What might be the planned highlight of the other half's Christmas watching do you think? 

 

No, you're wrong. 

A half-hour animation called "Highway Rat"  on BBC 1 at tea time

There was me wanting to play the DVD of La La Land

Yep, time to leave those silly obsessions be. 

 

Edited December 24, 2017 by taurean

[Lisa davis]

5 minutes ago, lostinme said:

Feeling a lot less stressed tonight, what’s not done or I’ve forgotten, I will go without  it’s such a stressful time with out extra worries too 

Ah I'm glad to hear you are feeling better Lost. How nice you are spending Christmas with your daughter especially after 11 years. I have my daughter home too so I guses we are both very lucky 

Enjoy your day with your family and take it easy too, Lisa  xxx

 

[Lisa davis]

6 minutes ago, taurean said:

What might be the planned highlight of the other half's Christmas watching do you think? 

 

No, you're wrong. 

A half-hour animation called "Highway Rat"  on BBC 1 at tea time

There was me wanting to play the DVD of La La Land

Yep, time to leave those silly obsessions be. 

 

Is this based on a children's book by Julia Donaldson??  

My son has this book, one of his favourites actually. That would explain how I know it almost word for word  

Have to say though (if it is the one I am thinking of)...good choice!

[taurean]

36 minutes ago, Lisa davis said:

Is this based on a children's book by Julia Donaldson??  

My son has this book, one of his favourites actually. That would explain how I know it almost word for word  

Have to say though (if it is the one I am thinking of)...good choice!

It is that one

They say we enter a second childhood when we get older, looks like it's true

But must admit I was watching Dreamworks "Puss In Boots"  the other day, so applies to me too 

 

Edited December 24, 2017 by taurean

[taurean]

Mrs Roy has retreated to bed still groggy and unwell - though she was up earlier to make porridge and exchange presents. 

So catering has reverted to no 2 chef, and I have lined up some smorgasbord, cheese baps, beef and salad - should be lovely. 

So I will keep an eye on the boards, like Phil, in between watching films eating caring for her and listening to music

To all others feeling the bugs today, Roy is sending his best wishes to feel better soon  

 

[taurean]

No sign of any early Christmas dinners around hereabouts. 

I am in our local pub and it's heaving with people celebrating   

[Gary.p]

Christmas certainly seems to interact badly with ocd. 

Im having a day where I want to confess to things, just to ruin  Christmas. Bloody ocd.

so I’ve just taken Alfie moon my x terrier for a walk and I do feel much better. Just remember guys distraction and exercise can help.

hope everybody is having the best day they can possibly have. 

 

[taurean]

14 minutes ago, Gary.p said:

Christmas certainly seems to interact badly with ocd. 

Im having a day where I want to confess to things, just to ruin  Christmas. Bloody ocd.

so I’ve just taken Alfie moon my x terrier for a walk and I do feel much better. Just remember guys distraction and exercise can help.

hope everybody is having the best day they can possibly have. 

 

Well done Gary - not engaging and refocusing to a beneficial distraction is top drawer

 

[stopthinking]

May I wish everyone all the best and do there very upmost to not let ocd ruin there day . I know how hard it will be for some.

[Gary.p]

57 minutes ago, taurean said:

Well done Gary - not engaging and refocusing to a beneficial distraction is top drawer

Thank you taurean, I’m getting there. ?

[taurean]

I am listening to "the nation's favourite carol"on classic fm radio, whilst watching the boards and drinking a glass of expensive Christmas wine I bought in an artisan wine shop. 

It's a white French Riesling called" Mittnacht " (Midnight) from Alsace and it is beautifully light crisp and fruity. It is a 2016 vintage and it is expensive because,translating the French on the label, it is organically produced under controlled conditions. 

Edited December 25, 2017 by taurean
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