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These holidays, remember and connect with those who are: Bottling Lnerr omental — Expo health vielence La Jeo Phyncatty — Pegired we Ye or emctionally drained. Do you know who you can contact in an . emergency during the Christmas season? 77... Write down the following and keep them in a central location. ¢ The opening hours of your Pharmacist, GP and other care providers ¢ Dates of friend and family’s holidays Real talk with Marianne Pomeroy Four tips for better mental health this festive season In pharmacy, it's well known that the final weeks of the year can bring stress and anxiety. Christmas is experienced simultaneously by millions, with well known stereotypical standards for how it "should" be, plus countless associated social, financial and emotional costs. In short, there is definitely a lot to navigate during the holidays! Here are four areas that can impact upon our mental health during the holiday season - plus techniques to strengthen our response. The mental load. Women are often taxed with the task of planning and creating Christmas magic. Try deciding up front who will be responsible for what — from planning to execution — then letting go of expectations for what has been assigned to others. If they drop the ball, they fix it. Intense family time. An feeling of obligation to get together can be fractious for some families. Try avoiding known argument triggers, pre- planning ways to navigate tensions and learning to firmly excuse yourself where necessary. High social expectations. Event after event can be emotionally and financially draining. Try committing only to gatherings that “fill your cup" and energise you. Grief and loneliness can hit hard. This can happen as memories, regrets or sadness surface. Try talking to yourself as you would a friend in a similar situation or planning a pleasant activity (such as taking a stroll with a takeaway coffee). Happy, healthy holidays from everyone at TerryWhite Chemmart! Do you need extra support? Scan here for a variety of = helpline services Marianne Pomeroy Pharmacist TerryWhite Chemmart w= Hornsby, NSW https:/;wwwhealthdirect. gov.au/beating-christmas-stress-and-anxiety https://ww.healthdirect gov.au/blog/-ways-to-stress-proof-your-festive-season
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