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.
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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!
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