As a sufferer of manic depression and anxiety, sometimes it's incumbent upon me to find things I can do that will help with my mood. I'm on several medications, but coping mechanisms are a way for me to try to be proactive. At this time of the year, my favorite coping mechanism is to put up the Christmas tree way early. I enjoy the lights and pretty baubles as much as I do the shocked reactions when people hear my Christmas tree is up before Halloween. The whole thing makes me feel, somehow, lighter.
This year, I need to feel lighter. With the election right around the corner, I'm feeling all kinds of bogged down and my mental health is taking a toll. So, this year the tree has been up since the second week of October and we went with a mostly white/silver theme again this year because it's the husband's favorite. It's certainly pretty...
As we get closer to the election, even the pretty glow of the white Christmas tree isn't quite enough to fight back the anxiety I'm feeling about maybe having Donald Trump as our president again. I need Kamala Harris to win, I'm terrified what will happen otherwise. Come on Christmas tree... work your magic.🎄
