While the Christmas and New Year period is traditionally viewed as a time for celebration, for many Australians it can be anything but. Here are some ways to cope if the holidays will be difficult for you.
Robert Sams, the chief executive of Lifeline Direct Limited, said the Christmas period can be a paradox.
Ms Osman's experience 20 years ago led to a depression diagnosis and appointments with a psychologist.So if this time of year is also difficult for you, here are some strategies and tips for getting through the holidays.If you're struggling with loneliness, increasing meaningful connections with other people can help, says Alexis Whitton, a psychologist and research fellow with the Black Dog Institute.
If you want to talk to others but can't connect with people face-to-face, there's also phone and text messaging services such as Lifeline, which will have extra volunteers on deck over the holidays. Dr Whitton said setting a firm budget and being honest with friends and family about what you can and can't afford was a strategy for dealing with financial stress.
Ms Osman said during her low periods, planning activities in a calendar and laying out things like clothes or exercise gear the night before helped spark the momentum to keep going.
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