The amount of energy that goes into hosting or even attending a Thanksgiving dinner when you are suffering mentally is crazy. For every positive thought there are ten negative ones you have to entertain. Even when its over its not over. You rewind and evaluate again and again.
We crave to be around family because we are human. It sucks that it takes such a toll to do that simplest of things.
Pass the gravy please.
Oh I hear you..I remember the days when I suffered with anxiety and being together
with family for Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for but I couldn't think
straight and enjoy the feast put before me.
And now, my anxiety is gone but so are the family members.
I can only remember the times when I said "pass the gravy please"
They are but a memory now.
Make the best of the present moment, that is all we have
Happy Thanksgiving my friend 
xx
Yep, I had years like that. I hear you!
Do you have an " opt out policy" as one of your coping skills. I do and I use it when I need to.
Maybe font go for the gravy? Just go for dessert
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Tootally resonate with tbat. Dread extended family parties on the one hand, on the other I need them. Would be line a headless chicken when its my turn to host
I hear you too. I am so anxious to go to my sister’s house…at the same time blessed to have a great family. I am so tired of ocd and anxiety robbing my joy in everything!
dutchgirl, do you find that at the end of the day, you did have a good time? xx
Absolutely!! I’m trying to live within my values instead of behind the veil of my anxious demons! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!I too always ended up have a great time at my sisters.
We'd laugh and talk and reminese.
These are the Good Times Enjoy xx
Better from a distance. 
Don't believe a word anxiety tells you.
What can I do to help me cope with trying to conceive? 
