Banishing the winter blues, warming each other up in The Village

[LEMoncehadacatcalledSANTA]

Err, we need a new thread guys - I know this is Vicar's job so i hope you like the name.

This thread is a support group for those with mental health issues and generally feeling crap, some of us are on medication, some of us have help.

So come on in, grab a stool at the pub, the fires warm and the welcome is warmer - stay a while or move right on in!

All welcome

Ha! im not very good at this!

[DumDum32]

Ooop spoke to soon she is up...... Time for mummy duties!

[SnowyMouse]

I wont have internet access over Christmas, so I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all, you can get through it.

[TheSparklyPussycat]

Hi folks sorry been AWOL! Something in me just Refused to get organised for Christmas. Present shopping in Sainsbury's yesterday, Jacke Lawson e-cards to do for those I haven't managed to send - or some of them.

I haven't been depressed though, just this thing in me that Refuses, like a horse at a show-jump (plus went down to London twice which didn't help - even though I took cards and list with me!). Luckily I am not the one doing Christmas dinner - will be at the Irishman's.

[DumDum32]

Merry Xmas to all

[NancysGarden]

Merry Christmas all!

brother , his wife and kids are coming tomorrow. Should be fun as neither my brother or the wife are talking to me. ( should I plant a little surprise for them in the meat? DP and I are veggies! Just kidding. Will get up early and chant to have a peaceful day.

Which is what I wish you all xx and thank you for all your support. This thread has got me through December! X

[hoochymama1]

Phew, they've all gone off to church/pub so I am at last sitting down.

I can relate to the Refusal, SP..might do that next year

Hope your day has been ok DD, and that you are feeling better- easier with teenagers, somehow.. It gets better apart from the massive food intake and dubious aromas

Nancy hang on in there, they should be talking to you if your cooking them a nice (!) dinner

Hope you have a good time snowy

Sending lots of Christmas peace and contentment to everyone

OK my lovelies, we can do it! See you on the other side

[LEMoncehadacatcalledSANTA]

I would like to wish all of my friends on this thread a happy and peaceful christmas. We haven't quite got to the peaceful bit yet, DD is bouncing off the ceiling with excitement - its proper doing my head in

But, small mercies and all that - saw a horrible thing today, came out of the shop to three ambulances and lots of police, someone performing CPR on someone, who i couldn't actually see whether it was an old person or what had happened, I was just trying to rush DD away as soon as i could, cordens were set up, looked like they had been there a while :( I did start to cry (stupid) as i walked off but managed to get it together - I just can't help but thinking that someone will be getting the worst phone call on Christmas Eve. The only thing i can say in hope is that i could hear on the shop intercom (i think there is a shared security system in the city centre) that the ambulance was leaving (we had been in the shop half an hour at this point) and about ten minutes later i heard sirens so was praying like mad that the person pulls through. We must be thankful for what we have, life is a precious precious thing.

Sorry to share bad tidings but needed to share and didn't want to start a thread.

I am happy its Christmas (or at least i will be when ive wrapped the presents and worked out what to do with a three bird roast that weighs enough to feed the entire street )

[ColouringInQueen]

Wishing a happy Christmas to lem, snowy, sparkly, hoochy, nancy, dumdum, jingle, lollipop, wetwetwet, queenofknickers, ondasher, vampire rabbit, ed

and anyone and everyone who reads and lurks and posts.

Just sat down. Kids presents wrapped, been to church, iced cake, packed bags etc etc... It's a good, but strange time for me - everything went seriously pearshaped mid Jan this year, but am feeling quietly confident that next year will be better than this one. And a lot of that is down to you lovely people here. You've been such a big support.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[EdwiniasRevenge]

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas.

Hugs to those that need it. A hand to hold. A virtual friend for those that are lonely.

[DumDum32]

Oh dear oh dear was up most of night Dd not well has the nasty Cold we all just got over

Wishing everyone a peaceful & joyous day today!!!

I want mine to be that but we are due at my aunties at 4 (last min Xmas invite & no one said NO thanks arggggghhhh) so I'll be feeling tired & miserable but at least i will be fed we didn't get any presents this year either as since Dad had the stroke (3 weeks ago) no one feels like celebrating.

I don't know about u all bit I'm seriously not feeling Christmassy this year sorry a bit of a self indulgence rant (I needed to let it out).

((((Hugs to all))))

[TheSparklyPussycat]

Hardly surprising that you aren't feeling all that Christmassy DumDum - have a good one anyway (in the circs).

And a very Merry Christmas to all who voyage in this thread

[LollipopViolet]

A very Merry Christmas to all on this thread - I am thinking of all those who may be struggling today, for whatever reason

Me? I'm holding it together. Yes, I miss Granddad terribly, but I am OK :)

Me and mum took my uncle's presents to him (he's in bed as he's paralysed and dealing with some ongoing medical stuff) as he couldn't be up in his wheelchair with us. Then we sat in our lounge with my gran and did all our presents. Some family have called in, and we're now having a nice chilled out day :)

[DumDum32]

Thanks sparkly

lollipop glad to hear ur day is going well.

I just want to go back to bed but it'll soon be time to get ready & go to my aunts. I've managed to at least get the outfits out for me n DD & straightened my hair! Feel zapped now of energy but hey ho gotta muddle through today somehow so gotta get my on.

[Queenofknickers]

Marry christmas everyone! Violet, I've been thinking of you today glad the day has been ok.

I've had lovely day but am now bracing myself for lunch with in-laws tomorrow who "don't believe in mental illness" OMFG. What is my response to the inevitable lecture about pulling self together and stopping "making a fuss"...?????

[EmpressOfTheWellOfLostPlots]

Hello, I'm Empress and I'm new to the Village (though not to MN).

I've been on Citalopram for depression for about a week after the suicidal urges I thought I'd kicked several years ago came back. I managed to stop self harming at the same time with the help of CBT but I scratched myself again today at a fraught moment (and I am DETERMINED not to let it get the better of me again).

Other than that, Christmas went well. Just me, DW, DD and our two puppies, we took them for a long walk this morning and they thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas dinner. Good luck with your inlaws, Queen.

[SnowyMouse]

Just popping in to wish all a merry Christmas!

[LEMoncehadacatcalledSANTA]

Welcome to the village empress. Happy Christmas x

[mamakoukla]

Popping in (from a few threads back) to wish you all the best for the coming year. May there be moments of peace and serenity, laughter and love, and whatever happens - persevere. You are all wonderful and caring people, and you have made these threads such a welcoming and supportive place.

Take care xxx

[jinglebellsarecoming]

Hello all. Just dropped by to say I have survived Christmas Day channeling my inner mumsnet voice of this thread.

I hope others have managed to have a good as can be day. In particular for you Dum as your kind words this week really helped me.

Off to the toxic in laws tommorow but I am going to take my book and find myself a corner and zone out!

[EmpressOfTheWellOfLostPlots]

Thanks LEM. Hope you enjoyed the roast.

[DumDum32]

oh jingle glad to hear i helped and glad to hear u survived xmas day. good luck with the inlaws today!

welcome [empress] i'm sure u will love it here in our village! on SH i can only say i can understand where ur coming from but stay strong. try some avoidance techniques u may have learnt in your CBT sessions. I know it is hard once the thoughts start but u have to fight with all you got. I have now been SH free for approx 3 months and it is taking all my energy to do so.

queen WTF - sorry ur going to have be dealing with Aholes. i would tell them to F** off but that would be too polite me thinks wishing u luck.

mama what wonderful words. same to you

I also have managed to survive although we had the traditional turkey rather then the Nandos I was looking forward to but in saying that the turkey was really nice (first time I had it).

hope everyone is having a good boxing day and ((((big hugs everyone)))) especially those struggling. keep ur spirits up and keep fighting as its the only way to beat the demons!!!

[LollipopViolet]

I didn't cry :) I felt a bit sad, especially after a couple of glasses of fizz haha but I was alright.

The thing that nearly set me off was a text from my skating coach "Merry Christmas sweetie, I'm so proud of you, and know your granddad would be too"

We started skating show rehearsals about 5 days after he passed away, and seeing everyone at the rink each week helped keep me together, I think. Because I knew no matter how horrible work was, or how sad I was feeling, come Wednesday, I was back in my safe place amongst friends. Ditto Sundays at the ice hockey :)

Need to get back on the ice ASAP to see if Santa gave me a decent 2 foot spin like I asked

[DumDum32]

well done for keeping it together lollipopvoilet it doesn't sound like it was any easier for u & i'm sure Santa granted ur wish

[SnowyMouse]

I'm back home now It was nice whilst it lasted.

[SnowyMouse]

I can't stop crying.