Bateman Horne Center article, by Leigh Reynolds, 13 Dec 2016: Holiday Survival Guide
Living with ME/CFS and FM changes most everything, including how we celebrate the holidays. Perhaps one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, or a loved one, is a ‘free pass’ on the guilt you may be tempted take on when you are unable to do it all. We all want a happy and peaceful holiday season; celebrating within the boundaries of your illness can help make that a reality. Sometimes simply discussing your needs and expectations with family and friends can make a big difference.
The article goes on to discuss:
- Focus on the meaning of the holiday
- Challenge traditions, create new ones
- Give yourself the gift of self-care
- Allow yourself to receive
- Set boundaries
- Coping with unresolved family/friend problems
