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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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Agora1

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

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88cev88

Yep, I had years like that. I hear you!

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Dolphin14

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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Roxylox

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

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dutchgirl71

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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Agora1 in reply todutchgirl71

dutchgirl, do you find that at the end of the day, you did have a good time? :) xx

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dutchgirl71 in reply toAgora1

Absolutely!! I’m trying to live within my values instead of behind the veil of my anxious demons! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Agora1 in reply todutchgirl71

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

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