Wendy Burke
Amongst all the tinsel and present wrapping, we often forget that Christmas can be a difficult time for many – it can bring memories of lost loved ones and feelings of loneliness, but this year could bring even more challenges.
Covid-19 will mean that Christmas will be different, a year like no other. Some may be disappointed that their family are unable to call, and others may even feel vulnerable because family are calling by.
These feelings are quite normal, it is OK to be worried and unsure. This time of year can put a lot of pressure on your mental health, especially if you have been busy at work or at home. Christmas can be especially hard if you are experiencing abuse, have money worries or will spend the day alone. Maybe you just want to skip this Christmas altogether – that’s OK too.
Here are a few helpful ideas from mental health charity Mind on how to boost your mental wellbeing:
Or perhaps you are exhausted from work, especially after the run up to Christmas. If so, please remember:
Whatever you do at Christmas, make sure you take care and stay safe and look after yourself.
Spending Christmas without a loved one? Find support from CRUSE:
Tips for spending Christmas alone:
The charity Refuge has advice if you are experiencing - or have experienced - abuse:
https://www.refuge.org.uk/covid19-survivor-tips/
Money and your mental health:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/
Side by side:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/side-by-side-our-online-community/
Sarah Millican's Christmas Day Chatter:
https://sarahmillican.co.uk/joinin/
Mind
Telephone: 03001233393
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Text: 86463
Samaritans
Telephone: 116123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Tags: Health