Preparing for Christmas: autism resources
The Christmas period can be a very exciting but often stressful time of the year for many autistic people. It can be a time with lots of change, social interaction…
What it’s like to have OCD at Christmas
Although the prospect of listening to Michael Bublé for the next month fills me with immense joy, it doesn’t take long for my excitement to be swept away. It is replaced…
Coping at Christmas – Living with an Eating Disorder
Coping with Christmas The Christmas period can be particularly challenging for those affected by eating disorders. The build up to the season, changes in routine, expectations around socialising and food…
Why Christmas is a hard time
Christmas can be difficult for anyone, at any point in their life. You might be struggling this year for the first time. Or you may have found Christmas difficult in…
How to Handle Your Social Anxiety at Christmas
There are various different forms of anxiety disorders, and the symptoms of these conditions can sometimes be exacerbated during certain times of the year. Christmas is a prime example of when…
Top tips for looking after your mental health at Christmas
The festive season can be a time of joy and spending time with loved ones but it can also be a stressful and lonely period. During this time it is important to…
Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond
With the flurry of shopping, spending money and traveling to see family, stress can feel inevitable during the holidays. You might already know stress can affect your own health, but…
5 ways to navigate family dynamics during the holidays
Some families are chaotic, fun and full of laughter, while others are stoic and boring. Some families are messy, angry and hard to communicate with, and still other families are…
