Wishing You a Merry Christmas

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

It’s that time of year again…already! I’ve still got a whole load of gift buying to do and the clock is ticking down quite quickly to Christmas Day! Thank goodness for the awesome local Ely shops and Amazon.

I feel like I’m less organised than last year but think I’m just about going to get everything done on time. Luckily my girls are now old enough to just tell me what they want and I just need to add a few little surprises. Then there’s just the dreaded wrapping it all up to go! At least I can watch my favourite version of A Christmas Carol while I’m fighting the sellotape again.

This year I took the opportunity to go out and help Santa on his annual journey around the streets of Ely. The Rotary Club organises the annual fundraiser as part of their work to raise funds for local charities. Santa is pulled around on his sleigh each night through different streets. I remember how excited my kids would get when they were little and Santa was coming. You can hear the Christmas music before he arrives and they would be sitting at the window looking out for the first glimpse. Then it was run downstairs, shoes on and out to see him. It was a delight to be on the other side and to see so many excited children on our rounds (and a few very excited adults too!).

And here is the man himself:

I’ve already taken the opportunity to personally meet up with Santa so he knows how good I’ve been this year, although he didn’t have too much to say about it…

And why is he holding a Christmas tree?

I hope that you’ve been good this year and that whatever you have planned, I hope you have a lovely, peaceful time.

Mental Health Help at Christmas

Whilst Christmas is a time of family, friends and fun for many, for some it is a time of increased anxiety and depression. Having had to endure post separation abuse at the end of my marriage over a previous Christmas period, I know that it can be the hardest time of the year. Almost everything you see and hear is about enjoyment, love and happiness.

When you are struggling it can exacerbate negative thoughts and feelings. You can feel alone, isolated and in emotional pain. You may also have more time on your hands, as well as a lack of routine, both of which can leave you with too much overthinking time.

If you are struggling this Christmas time please do reach out for help. There can be a tendency to think others are too busy or that you’ll ruin their enjoyment. However, your true friends will feel honoured that you reached out to them. They may not have realised what you have been going through internally. Real friends will be there for you and would want you to contact them, in the same way that if they were struggling you’d want to be there for them. Ignore that negative voice in your head and please do reach out.

Alternatively, you can call the NHS 24/7 mental health crisis team by dialling 111 and selecting option 2. You can also call 116 123 to talk to the Samaritans.

And if you’ve got some friends who have been a bit quiet lately then do take a minute to message a mate. A few seconds of your time, a potential lifeline to someone who is struggling over Christmas.

I’ll be taking a few days off over the festive period but can always be contacted if you’d like to get a free initial consultation set up for as soon as we can both meet.

Merry Christmas 

Whatever you have planned, I wish you a safe, joyful and merry Christmas time. I hope that Santa brings you what you are hoping for and that you get some time for rest, reflection and laughter.

And if you could use some help to achieve those New Year goals, or you want to finally overcome your anxiety, then do get in touch and we can arrange a time to meet and chat at a free initial consultation.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

To your health and happiness,

Dan Regan

Anxiety Hypnotherapy in Ely and Newmarket

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