Does anyone find anxiety worse at Christmas/big events?

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I have done another thread similar but don’t want to strictly discuss this scenario, just giving it as an example! I always find anxiety soso much worse at Christmas, I think it’s because I want everything to be perfect.

We heard a bang earlier in one of our rooms downstairs that I can’t work out the source of. It sounded like a firework and was really really loud. I’ve managed to convince myself it’s an electrical fault in the house and that there’s a fire risk. I know tomorrow I am going to think why on earth was I being so irrational?!

Turned off the switch for that room in the fuse box. Turned all battery powered stuff off. It’s windy, very windy, so could also be a window pane knocked out of frame a bit. No idea. Probably 101 explanations. Anxiety doesn’t like logic though!

I think I need a Baileys and to go to bed! Does anyone else find their worries are exacerbated at Christmas when everything’s so busy and bustling?

Just wanted to answer but I don’t suffer with anxiety. But I would think that would make sense to feel more on edge. There’s a lot at stake tomorrow and naturally you want everything to be perfect but keep reminding yourself life is not like that. Some people are sick At Christmas, some are unhappy and so keep trying to bring your thoughts back to what you have that is good. If there is a problem with electricity, you will address it. You’ve taken safety precautions, you can’t do anything else. Try, I k ow that’s not easy but give it your best shot , to tell your worst thoughts to take a rest , it’s Christmas! 😉

Yes always, my anxiety is heightened when I am excited in general, holidays abroad for example.

With Christmas the worry I had when I was younger financially seems to have set in for life so even when I am not super skint and the kids do have all they need it just turns on.

Medication I have taken for 4-5 years helps me greatly but it's still there. I should be asleep now!

I was walking back from the shop, bought prizes for Christmas Eve games for the kids, wind is really bad where I am. I kept thinking I'm going to get hit by a fallen tree and killed and my kids won't know where I am and their Christmas will be ruined forever. Then I am like get a grip! Haha x