TIPS FOR COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS
from NAMI Connections
- Stay close to family and friends who understand your illness.
- Take your medications as prescribed. Be sure to get the sleep you need.
- Celebrate the holidays in ways that are comfortable for you.
- The holiday season does not stop feelings of sadness and loneliness. Give yourself permission to work through these feelings.
- Don’t compare this season with previous ones. Enjoy all the little things you have now.
- Talk about the stress you feel with family and friends.
- Keep expectations manageable. Plan your work and work your plan.
- Set a budget and stick with it. Many items that you can give do not cost money – a phone call to a friend may mean more.
- Do something nice for someone else. Do something nice for yourself.
- Stay out of department stores.
- Play your favorite non-holiday music.
Happy holidays from NAMI Montana
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