Hrm...I am not sure how I will do this year. It is my first christmas single in years and years. Kind of scary. I kind of miss my ex but I have moved on.

I am sure Mr. Anxiety will come a knockin' for Christmas.

This year it is hard because me and my husband are ill.

I actually look forward to the holidays because it distracts me from my anxiety--I'm so busy!! It's AFTER the holidays when I start to feel bad again, like a big let-down.

I don't like the holidays myself. I am single and don't want to be alone once again for the Christmas parties and of course new years. I won't let my anxiety get the best of me.

I've always loved the holidays. They are usually a big boost for my spirits, but this year I'm far away from all my family and it really hit me last week that I won't see any of them this year and haven't seen them for awhile...won't see them for awhile.

I moved here for my husband and now we're separated. I've been obcessing a lot about should I move or should I stay.

Thankfully, my daughter is plumb full of holiday spirit, exhausting, but uplifting as well.

:) Dee

Beuler, I've learned over the years that I don't have to do all the parties, etc. I was always one to feel obligated, and now.........for the most part, I only do what I want to do regarding the holidays. I don't do the company parties, and I don't do anything for New Years....I just go to bed. I do still get a bit of anxiety over this, but I remind myself that it's "OK" if I don't go to these big gatherings, around people I don't really care to be around.

I'm looking forward to the holidays. Last year I was unemployed, anxious and saw no hope for the future. This year I am employed, have gotten my confidence back and I'm dong things I never thought I could do. I want to go to every party and finally enjoy myself.