{"id":425,"date":"2017-12-15T18:23:15","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T18:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madd.org\/colorado\/?p=425"},"modified":"2022-05-24T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T09:39:38","slug":"holiday-coping-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madd.org\/colorado\/holiday-coping-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Coping Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"425\" class=\"elementor elementor-425\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57e7fc1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57e7fc1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6db92c67\" data-id=\"6db92c67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-387a739d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"387a739d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-426 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/madd.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/Angel-Peace-Ornament.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><strong>Coping During The Holidays<\/strong><\/p><p>For many people, this is a season of celebrations. However, the holidays are often a difficult time for those who are coping with grief due to a death or serious injury. At this time of year memories of past holidays can be overwhelming. What may have<\/p><p>been a joyful time in the past may now seem meaningless. When everyone else appears so happy and cheerful, it is easy to feel alone after a loss. Please know that you aren\u2019t the only one who feels this way.<\/p><p>Many bereaved and injured people face this season with apprehension, often in fear of their emotional reactions to what are supposed to be happy, memorable moments. A common question asked by those mourning a loved one or struggling to make sense of other losses is, \u201cHow can I get through the holidays?\u201d There is no single answer of what we should or should not do, but it is important that we consider what activities are comfortable for you to participate in during the holidays.<\/p><p><strong>Coping Tips<\/strong><\/p><p>Please consider some of the suggestions below that may help you cope with the holiday season:<\/p><ul><li><u>Plan ahead for the approaching holidays.<\/u> Accept that this might be a difficult time for you. The additional stress this season brings may impact you emotionally, financially, physically and spiritually. These are normal reactions. Be prepared for rushes of emotions that may occur and the possibility that sights and sounds could trigger memories and flashbacks.<\/li><li><u>Recognize that the holidays might not be the same as they were in the past.<\/u> Expecting everything to seem the same might lead to disappointment. Modify or make new traditions as it feels right. But also remember the holidays may affect other family members. Talk to others as you make plans and share your feelings. Respect other\u2019s choices and needs, including children\u2019s, and compromise if necessary.<\/li><li><u>Direct moments of uncomfortable silence.<\/u> Because family and friends love you, they will think they are doing you a favor by not mentioning your loved one or the crash. Have a conversation with your loved ones and let them know if you do or don\u2019t want to talk about the crash or a loved one who was killed.<\/li><li><u>Don\u2019t overwhelm or over-commit yourself.<\/u> Give yourself a reprieve. Accept a few invitations to be with close family or friends. Choose the ones that sound most appealing at the time and decline the ones that feel more like an obligation. Take time for yourself and take care of yourself. Take it slow and easy, one step at a time.<\/li><li><u>Be careful not to isolate yourself.<\/u> It is alright to take time for yourself, but try not to cut yourself off from the support of family and friends.<\/li><li><u>Talk about your feelings.<\/u> Let people know if you are having a tough day.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you want to talk with someone about coping during the holidays, or for any reason, please call our 24-Hour Victim Help Line at 1-877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435) or visit madd.org to chat online.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coping During The Holidays For many people, this is a season of celebrations. 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