It can be tempting to believe that most people will be having a 'perfect Christmas'. We are exposed to pictures of idealised families, couples and singles in their idealised settings in the media and social networks. You may compare ourselves unfavourably and feel inferior, so you feel worse during the holiday period when you feel you should be happy. You may be lonely, on your own or among a family you don't always get on with.
Therapy can help to normalise your situation and feelings and shed light on what might be unhelpful ways of thinking. It can give you a safe place to express your real self and work out how to deal with relationships - or the lack of them. You can feel lighter, less alone with difficult feelings, and better about yourself. Therapy can help you gain a perspective which will leave you more prepared to have the best Christmas for you.
Therapy can help to normalise your situation and feelings and shed light on what might be unhelpful ways of thinking. It can give you a safe place to express your real self and work out how to deal with relationships - or the lack of them. You can feel lighter, less alone with difficult feelings, and better about yourself. Therapy can help you gain a perspective which will leave you more prepared to have the best Christmas for you.