[Sheffield]

Hello all
I’ve not followed as many threads /read as many posts over the holiday period as a consequence of commitments/tiredness etc but predominantly because it’s an awful time of year to be stuck on a never ending rollercoaster in my head

Everything feels more extreme and more personal and that can include OP’s thought/opinions

Maybe ,on occasion,that makes it harder to engage with other posters as compassionately and non judgementally as we would normally

Just a thought-no way am I interested in a bland discussion but some have felt a bit edgy and if anybody can relate to what I’m saying I would like to wish us all some peace of mind through this new year holiday period

[sarahsweets]

did you mean "ops" as in general or a specific op? Do you mean that the forums seem more...intense? I am new here so that is why I am asking.

[DP_2017]

Possibly but I find it a intense place normally. I only post here because there's a huge lack of other spots to post and there's a few decent people who can talk to others respectfully.

Sorry. This made me laugh.
Tension in this forum is the norm.
I think it's what makes it susscessful.

Happy New year.

Unless anyone wants to argue about the happy bit 😂👍

[Waterloo12345]

I can relate and I reckon there is something in your reasoning.

Hope you all have a new year that suits

I am this cantankerous all year round.

Originally Posted by DP_2017

there's a few decent people who can talk to others respectfully.

Present posters excepted.

[Waterloo12345]

Originally Posted by SorryOozit

Present posters excepted.

To be fair yr responses often make me laugh out loud.

[Sheffield]

thanks for your responses-I I had no specific posters in mind just felt a bit more rigidly in personal opinions over last couple weeks which might relate to increased external pressures at this time of year
I didn’t use the word “tension”- I’m not naive I understand the function of a forum lol

Originally Posted by Sheffield

I didn’t use the word “tension”- I’m not naive I understand the function of a forum lol

What are you talking about? The word tension is in the title of the thread. Someone has been on the New Year sherry...

Someone other than me, I mean.

[Sheffield]

Love it when a plan comes to fruition lol

You little tinker!

[Sheffield]

Sorry :-)

I do,however,genuinely hope that those of us badly affected by the season can start to feel a little more contained now the “celebrations “ are done

[SalingerEsme]

I agree- my T told me that he isn't trying to get rid of his patient load just so he can have a White Christmas . . I am a card carrying member of the syndrome you describe, having missed more sessions in a row than in my whole three years of therapy combined. Fears are amplified, the routine is off lol. I will be glad to be recontained .

I am probably an oddball from this trend as well - I've never felt increased stress and tension during the end-of-year holiday season. It's one of my favorite times of the year. I feel a bit anxious and tense now because I'll have a crazy first two months of the year work-wise, which I m just starting now, still wishing there were a few more days left from the quiet times...

I think this forum can get intense at any time, often it comes in bursts when there are particularly provocative threads or posters around.