Anyone else need the Christmas decorations to go away now?

[PurpleOverlord]

I'm spending my morning trying not to cry very loudly. Everywhere I look around my house, nothing is the way it's supposed to be. It's not safe and normal. I know there's only a day or two to go. But I want my house back! 😭

[Leaf100]

I didn't put any up in the first place.

There are enough around elsewhere.

I guess if you live with others and they want them it can get to a person.

Be kind to yourself and try to get some rest. You sound overloaded, and that is perfectly understandable.

Leaf

[Cinderella18]

I can empathise with that, PurpleOverload - I feel overwhelmed with so much out of place and I’m not even a brain injury sufferer. I’m the carer for one. So the feelings are obviously much worse for you. My suggestion, if possible, is to spend more time in a room in your home that has no decorations (or has less out of place). I appreciate that you wrote your post a day ago, so not too long to go now. Best wishes for the new year.

[moo196]

I didn't bother at all this year except for the few cards I received and took those down on boxing day.

[PurpleOverlord]

Thanks everyone. I think what's annoying me is that no one else in the house seems to give even a tiny shit about Christmas or hanukkah (we celebrate both). I'm putting lots of effort into the fun and games because I've always enjoyed them. But my grumpy teenagers don't care. Ugh, teenagers.

In all fairness, both of them have ADHD and the elder one is dealing with First Year at Uni dramas.

[Nemo24]

Hope house is back to how you are used to it. I just put a few dec's and mini tree up this time. Felt less cluttered, of house & head.

[PurpleOverlord in reply to Nemo24]

Thanks Nemo. Indeed, all is safely stuffed back in the loft and life is returning to routine. I've never appreciated routine before, but it's my best friend now.