As you know I like to showcase things that the members of DWD do, their thoughts, tips for coping and how they are able to open up to others about how they are feeling. Today is no different!
We've been brainstorming this week about thoughts and strategies to cope with the festivities and everyone has come up with some brilliant ideas such as
Take ten minutes, sit down and think about what YOU want from the holiday. Ask partners/children too, if you have them. Then come up with a plan that includes only what you want to do and can cope with.
If that means you order pizza on Christmas day like I did last year, so what? It's what I wanted to do, and it was awesome. No-one will enjoy the time if you push too hard, no-one will enjoy it if there's a big family argument, and no-one will enjoy it if you don't, because those who love you want you to be happy and won't be if you aren't.
The whole thread can be find here: Tips on how to cope with Christmas
We also know that having children around can cause stress when you are trying desperately to do all those things which we seem to be putting pressure on ourselves to do, so we've come up with a list of activities which are simple to do, but will keep children of all ages and abilities entertained and give you some time out if you need it!
One of those activities is:
Christmas/festive wreaths. Take a apaper plate and cut out the middle. The decorate the outside with leaves, or pom poms (green and a few red in Mr Maker) or packing peanuts or like in our house, glitter and much of it!
The whole thread is here: Ideas to keep small people amused over the festive period.
This poem has been written by one of our members over night when she was unable to sleep. I think it's beautifully written.
Depression is a illness
It's not very kind
It makes one feel low
And upsetting thoughts in the mind
It's time to get help
When it makes you so low
For there are ways
to help it go
There's nothing to be ashamed of
It doesn't mean you are week
It can happen to anyone
And makes things look so bleak
It may take time
To get better
Make sure you talk
Even if it means writting a letter
Dwd is a safe place to be
The people are supportive and kind
It's a good place to talk
To get it off your mind
They are not professionals
But have experiences of their own
Through themselves, family members
Great help they have shown
You are important
So talk about how you feel
Accept the help
And give yourself time to heel
Remember you are not alone
There is help out there
To get you through
And make it easier to bare
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
As you learn how to cope
It will get better
Just keep on to that hope
Whilst we know that the festive season is one filled with happiness for so many, we at DWD know that it's not always like that, so we will be open as usual and be there to listen if you need it. Remember, you aren't alone and there is always someone to talk to.
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