Holiday Survival for People With Complicated Minds

It’s that time of year when tv commercials and store decorations
implore you to feel merry and jolly (words we only use this time
of year). And if you do feel that way without any complications
or nuance, well, good on ya. But for people who live with
depression, anxiety, problematic stress reactions, this season
can be a real minefield.


We’re joined this week by two therapists who are also friends of
the show.


Dr. Ksera Dyette talks about strategy come holiday time and how
to protect yourself from toxic or problematic family members as
you head into those visits. Megan Devine takes on the subject of
grief and she has some notes of constructive criticism on the
option of “I’ll just get super drunk and feel nothing.”


Learn more about Dr. Ksera Dyette by visiting her website,
www.cupofteacounselling.org. Follow Dr. Dyette on her Instagram
@cteacounselling and on TikTok @drdyette.


Learn more about Megan Devine and get your copy of her book, It's
OK That You're Not OK by visiting her website,
www.refugeingrief.com. Listen to Megan's podcast, Here After with
Megan Devine, wherever fine podcasts are found.


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