In our last post, we reprised suggestions (from Part 1 of Best Ways to Get Through the Holidays),for the best ways to cope with the upcoming holiday season.
Here are more proven strategies from Part 2 of Best Ways to Get Through the Holidays:
1) Contact the host or hostess before the get-together and let him/her know that you aren’t feeling like your usual self and may need to leave early.
2) Give yourself the first 30 minutes after you arrive to adjust to a gathering where your spouse is no longer with you.
3) Take your own car or alert a friend who is driving that you may want to leave early.
4) If you start to feel overwhelmed, you can retreat to the bathroom or take a short walk for some private time.
5) If you choose to avoid the usual gatherings, consider volunteering to serve meals at shelters, visiting shut-ins, or spending the day at a movie or health spa.
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