Have you counted your blessings for the upcomingThanksgiving, dear Pandas? Chances are,familyis at the top of the list for quite a few of us. However, family time isn’t always equal to relaxing time. Due to various reasons, holidays tend to bring up unaddressed tensions, dramas, and other challenges that make it anything but worth thanking for.To get prepared for this Thanksgiving and holiday marathon full of family time,Bored Pandahas collected some of the silliest Thanksgiving tweets that encapsulate the struggle perfectly. From bringing up politics at the table to complaining about stores playing Christmas songs in November, scroll down to find some comfort in comedic relief.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Have you counted your blessings for the upcomingThanksgiving, dear Pandas? Chances are,familyis at the top of the list for quite a few of us. However, family time isn’t always equal to relaxing time. Due to various reasons, holidays tend to bring up unaddressed tensions, dramas, and other challenges that make it anything but worth thanking for.
To get prepared for this Thanksgiving and holiday marathon full of family time,Bored Pandahas collected some of the silliest Thanksgiving tweets that encapsulate the struggle perfectly. From bringing up politics at the table to complaining about stores playing Christmas songs in November, scroll down to find some comfort in comedic relief.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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“Theoretically, theholidaysshould be a time of joy and relaxation and fun. But when you have a difficult family dynamic, it can feel like the holidays are work,” says therapist Erica Turner, LMFT.It’s totally normal to feel disappointed over it, as holidays don’t always go (and don’t have to) perfectly.
“Theoretically, theholidaysshould be a time of joy and relaxation and fun. But when you have a difficult family dynamic, it can feel like the holidays are work,” says therapist Erica Turner, LMFT.
It’s totally normal to feel disappointed over it, as holidays don’t always go (and don’t have to) perfectly.
“Lots of families struggle with these issues,”saysTurner to Wondermind. “And it’s OK to grieve that Christmas is a little bit more complicated since your parents got divorced orThanksgivingis tough because you guys have really different political views.”But if difficult family dynamics hindered the holiday cheer last year, expect it to happen again, says Turner.
“Lots of families struggle with these issues,”saysTurner to Wondermind. “And it’s OK to grieve that Christmas is a little bit more complicated since your parents got divorced orThanksgivingis tough because you guys have really different political views.”
But if difficult family dynamics hindered the holiday cheer last year, expect it to happen again, says Turner.
Mental preparation for anything that can come out of the relatives mouth can also help with that.
When that fails, experts recommend drawing boundaries. If a discussion or conflict we’d rather not be a part of arises, it’s important to communicate that. Nicolle Osequeda, LMFT, from Lincoln Park Therapy Group suggestssaying, “This fighting is upsetting to me and I don’t want to leave, but I am not going to stay if this continues.”
In case family members start criticizing or judging, it’s appropriate to tell them to stop with phrases like, “I don’t appreciate you saying that to me," “I don’t understand what your intention was with that comment," and “I am asking you to stop saying things like that.”
Many tensions and disputes can arise during holidays due to the stress of the busy season. 62% of people admitted to having an elevated stress level during the holidays. Only 10% said they don’t experience holiday-related worries and anxieties at all. The heightened levels of stress may appear due to exhaustion from preparations and traveling. With a lack of sleep in our systems, we tend to be more groggy than usual.
Coming back to childhood home may also bring unpleasant memories and trauma that have been deeply tucked away. Once a person finds themselves in the company of their parents, siblings and other relatives, their emotions might resurface, sparking competitions, grudges and tensions. Alcohol on such occasions doesn’t help either, as it often results in poor decision-making and a lack of impulse control.
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