#holiday mental health

[sunrisethoughts02]

just some holiday reminders!!

It’s okay to have complicated feelings about the holidays (even if you used to really love them).

it’s okay to hide in the bathroom/take a step outside for some deep breaths.

it’s okay if events or activities meant to be ‘fun/recreational’ (like shopping, cookie decorating, etc) are stressful or tiring for you.

remember that it’s okay to rest 💜

it’s okay to set boundaries even around family (‘I don’t feel like talking about that right now, etc’)

you deserve to be hydrated, rested, and well fed 💜

There is no wrong way to feel about something! There can be so much shame around struggling in a season famous for being filled with ‘love and joy.’ You aren’t alone and you are loved 💜💜

[aapsychelpaso]

🎄✨🎁🌟 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Alfredo H. Arellano Psychiatry and TMS Clinic! 🎅🤶❄️🎉

As the Christmas lights twinkle and holiday cheer fills the air, we at Alfredo H. Arellano Psychiatry and TMS Clinic send our warmest wishes to the amazing El Paso community. Your trust, support, and smiles are the greatest gifts we could ask for, and they inspire us to excel in providing heartfelt, innovative mental health care. 🌲 This festive season, let’s embrace the spirit of joy, love, and…

[leoandraphssoulmate]

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[postitforward]

Holiday Blues with Tumblr

The mornings are getting darker. The evenings are, too. It’s a little chillier, don't you think? Well, if you start feeling a little blue around the holidays, we might have something for you. We call it Holiday Blues, and it’s back for 2023. 

You probably know the score by now. If you don’t, here’s a little intro to make your acquaintance. We are partnering with social good brands, mental health experts, and mindfulness aficionados to bring you the essential winter toolkit—and help you thrive during the darker months. Enough is happening right now to feel overwhelmed without these LONG, drawn-out days. If you suffer from S.A.D. (AKA seasonal depression) or struggle to offer yourself the right self-care, Tumblr and friends are bringing these small acts of nourishment straight to you. It takes very little time, very little energy, and doesn’t cost a thing.

How does it work? Easy-peasy. If you turn up, we will look after you. Over the coming weeks, we have classes tailor-made for TLC: space meditations, movement, music, and self-care.

What’s happening?

Mindful Mondays: Out-of-this-world mindfulness session for a calming start to your week with @nasa.

Wellness Wednesdays: Mood-boosting quizzes from @kokobot, playlists, and tips.

Flex Friday: A five-part series on tenderness with Indwell Collaborative.

Self-Care Sunday: Reflections on affirmations, trust, friendship, and a focus on mental wellness with @therapyforblackgirls. 

Some tips: 

SHOW UP! And we’ll take it from there.

No stress necessary. Leave your worries at the door

Make time for YOU! There’s always time for some self-love.

It’s YOUR healing journey, and you do it your way.

One final note:

Like, share, be there. It’s all good vibes, and it’s for everyone on Tumblr. Help us beat the holiday blues by using #holidayblueswithtumblr, and share Monday’s meditations, a tip or trick from Wellness Wednesday, the feel-good from Flex Friday, or some soothing soul nourishment from Self-Care Sunday. 

#holidayblueswithtumblr

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

anyone else have multiple traumatic memories associated specifically with holidays/family vacations? because that is a topic I never see discussed in all the So You Had A Shitty Childhood, Now What? self-help books i've been reading. but for me, it was a significant thing. and the more i think about it the more it seems like this would be an (unfortunately) common experience. would be grateful to hear if this matches other peoples' experiences...

[macmanx]

The holidays can be tough. Here are some ways to take care of yourself.

If you're in crisis, that's ok! The 988 Lifeline and Trevor Project are here to help.

If you're not in crisis but still need some help, that's ok too, look for Finch in your mobile device's app store.

[anniespositivity]

The holidays can be such a rough and difficult time, especially since it often means putting on a mask and pretending to be someone you are not when you are around family members. Often it's hard to be yourself around those people, trust me, I get it. This is your reminder that you never ever have to put on a mask in any scenario. You are such a good, valuable person - you have every right to show up exactly as you are, my love. Stay strong, safe and happy this season and have a merry Christmas everyone. I love you.

[safe-haven-safe-place]

[spooniestrong]

[pastel-hazey-dreams]

[the-jesus-pill]

Here’s a friendly reminder!

You are allowed to say ‘no’.

You are allowed to hang up the phone.

You are allowed to ignore calls.

You are allowed to delete emails, texts and messages.

You are allowed to ignore the doorbell.

You are allowed to decline invitations.

You are allowed to lie about why you can’t / won’t go. 

You are allowed to refuse gifts or give them away.

You are allowed to prioritize yourself or your friends over family.

You are allowed to leave. 

You are allowed to leave without saying goodbye. 

You are allowed to withhold politeness to those who disrespect you.

You are allowed to express your anger.

You are allowed to shut someone out. 

[postitforward]

Hello there 👋

Welcome back to Mindful Mondays! 🧘

Mondays are, famously, most people’s seventh favorite day of the week. And Mondays where everything is darker, longer, and colder than normal? Thanks, but no thanks.

But don’t panic; we’ve got something to help. It might be small, but it can make a big difference. Just ten minutes of mindfulness can go a long way, and taking some time out to sit down, slow down, and breathe can help center your thoughts and balance your mood. Sometimes, the best things in life really are free.

This year, we have teamed up with the good folks at @nasa. They want you to tune in and space out to relaxing music and ultra-high-definition visuals of the cosmos—from the surface of Mars.  

Sounds good, right? Well, it gets better. Watch more Space Out episodes on NASA+, a new no-cost, ad-free streaming service.

Why not give it a try? Just a few minutes this Monday morning can make all the difference, and we are bringing mindfulness straight to you. 

🧘WATCH: Space Out with NASA: Martian Landscapes, 11/27 at 1pm EST🧘

[sivsii]

s3 will always be real in my heart..

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Autism self-care and the Holidays

Lil Penguin Studios/Autism Happy Place

[thepeacefulgarden]