Lived Experience Forum

[Robert_Lifeline]

@Dave1977

Dave, yes there is a lot of not just family pressure but also societal and cultural pressure, isn't there?

[BlueBay]

@Robert_Lifeline I totally agree with face mask snd pretending yo be ok. 

[nashy]

Wow @Jumpingcactus thank you for sharing. @Robert_Lifeline and the team do some great work I am so glad you had this experience when you were in need 🙂

[utopia]

@Robert_Lifeline. I only want to answer - how I am doing mentally,  once.  They can then pass the message on. 

[Robert_Lifeline]

@Jumpingcactus

I am so glad to hear that 🙂

[Shaz51]

@utopiathat is the same with mr shaz  ----- Crowds make me anxious.  Even if I know the people. 

so he would rather not go at all @nashy, @Robert_Lifeline

[Dave1977]

I can really relate to this! I’ll be at my Sister’s house on Xmas day with my whole immediate family of 15 people. Even though I know everyone, just thinking about it makes me break into a cold sweat!

[BlueBay]

Thsts so good @Jumpingcactus

I had a god experience too with lifeline two years sgo. Amazing people on the other end of the phone. 

@Robert_Lifeline

[Robert_Lifeline]

@utopia

Yes, that would be good! 🙂

[nashy]

Alright all we are kind of beginning to jump into the terrain of the next question already 😄

Christmas crackers, party hats and light-hearted conversation isn’t necessarily the most honest depiction of the festive season. For some, these social gathering’s can be filled with awkward encounters that have you pining for the exit!  

During this time of year there tend to be a few social gatherings with family and friends, what can/do you do to cope if these can cause some difficulties for you?