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Valerie Climenhaga
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@vsangelpink86
Bipolar Disorder/Anxiety Disorder/Panic Disorder 2y
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Remembering my Father

Is it the most wonderful time of the year? For many, it is not. I do not feel so chipper, even as I embrace my home decorations that I just placed out for #Christmas . I am planning on going to a few more #Holiday events, including some #HolidayShopping too.

Theme parks here are buzzing, and my husband and I are lucky to have bought tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party in Magic Kingdom Disney World here in Florida.

But.. I cannot help but think of my Dad. Call me #Crazy but when you lose someone that you've known your whole life and it's the first Christmas without him... It hurts so bad.

My #BipolarDisorder symptoms have not been the best either. I feel like I am on velosicoaster at Islands of Adventure and I don't like roller coasters! I am up and down, and upside down, straight up, and left and right. I feel like I am a #yoyo from the 1990s. I think it's the days being shorter, and the fact my Dad isn't here, that my symptoms are more #difficult to deal with.

How is your #holidayseason kicking off so far?

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A young girl is sitting in front of her wheelchair. She is in an elementary school classroom with her helper. They are reading a story book together on the floor..
Francesca Dalleo
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Disability
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8 Awesome Children's Books About Disability

If you’re doing holiday shopping for your kids, nieces and nephews, or any child in your life, look no further. Kids (and really, all of us) have plenty of “stuff” these days. As the parent of a child with an orthopedic condition that causes chronic leg pain, I am always on the lookout for books [...]
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thedivawdep
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Here come the holidays! #Holidays #TreatmentresistantDepression #TRD #Holiday #HolidayShopping

Then holidays are coming up pretty fast. Are you looking forward to them? Are you like me and dread them? They can become overwhelming. So many obligations and socializing. What tips do you have for having a smooth and enjoyable holiday season?

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Amelia Blackwater
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@amelia-blackwater
Disability 4y
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When do you like to do your Christmas Shopping? #DistractMe

It’s the holiday season and it’s time for the craziness of holiday shopping and buying presents. I like to go shopping as early as possible. I already have most of my Christmas shopping done. When do you like to go Christmas present shopping? #Disability #Anxiety #DistractMe #RareDisease #HolidayShopping #Depression #MightyMinute

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YokaiFiction
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@latiaschan
5y

#Neurodiversity #GiftGuide #HolidayShopping

Holidays are coming up, not sure what to say when people ask "what do you want for holiday?" Or know a neurodivergent person you want to get a gift for, but they already have an assortment of fidget cubes and a weighted blanket? Here are 3 ideas for affordable gifts (and things I'm going to ask my relatives for lol)

Musicians earplugs. These are made to not distort sounds like ordinary earplugs, also they are reusable and less bulky than headphones. $15-30 will get a pair for everyday use that helps to lessen background noise and cope with overlapping sounds.

Silly putty, slime, anything squishy/soft and pocket sized even a tiny stuffed animal keychain, a scarf or headband, anything that can be carried around conveniently for sensory needs.

Gift cards for convenience services such as Uber, Lyft, Postmates, Instacart because executive dysfunction and sensory or processing overload makes everyday tasks such as getting to work/school/appointments, grocery shopping, etc much more difficult and requires more significant effort.

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A group of friends taking a selfie in front of the Christmas tree, holding gifts and wearing antler headbands and Santa hats.
A group of friends taking a selfie in front of the Christmas tree, holding gifts and wearing antler headbands and Santa hats.
Amiee Gietzen
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Scleroderma
7y

How I Afford the Christmas Season While Living With a Chronic Illness

It’s​ ​beginning​ ​to​ ​look​ ​a​ ​awful​ ​lot​ ​like​ ​Christmas!​ ​Everywhere​ ​I​ ​go​ ​I​ ​see more​ ​and​ ​more​ ​red​ ​and​ ​green.​ ​With​ ​only​ ​a​ ​little​ ​over​ ​a​ ​month​ ​or​ ​so​ ​left until​ ​the​ ​big​ ​day,​ ​I ​guess​ ​I​ ​shouldn’t​ ​be​ ​surprised​ ​at​ ​all​ ​that​ ​I​ ​am hearing​ ​“Jingle​ ​Bells” ​and​ ​”White​ ​Christmas”​ ​on​ ​the​ ​radio​ ​as​ [...]
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Thaiadora Dorow
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Lyme Disease
7y

29 Gift Ideas for Your Chronically Ill Loved Ones

It’s the holiday season. Do you have someone on your list who has a chronic illness? Are you looking for sensible items that would be beneficial to good health? Here are some gift ideas from those of us who are chronically ill: 1. An air purifier. My doctor recommends the Honeywell 50250 on Amazon. 2. Essential [...]
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Woman's hands holding christmas present in paper white with red ribbon. Top view.
Nicole Ozment
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Mental Health
7y

15 Gift Ideas for People With Chronic and Mental Illnesses

I called in sick today. I hate to call in sick, but I have not felt well all week, and last night I had a severe anxiety attack that pushed me over the edge. I knew I was not able to get out of bed this morning and deal with screaming toddlers. I needed a [...]
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woman in red scarf and hat looking at poinsettias outside at a christmas market
Ilana Kruger
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Chronic Illness
8y

The Challenges of Holiday Shopping With a Chronic Illness

Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts, need new clothes for parties or are exchanging unwanted presents, the holidays can mean a lot of shopping. While this can be a fun activity for many, for those of us who are chronically ill, holiday shopping can bring new meaning to the phrase “shop till you drop.” It might [...]
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close up of womans hand holding multiple shopping bag handles
Shawna Bailey
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
8y

The Hardest Part of Holiday Shopping With a Psychological Disorder

After Thanksgiving dinner, many people immediately start thinking about all the deals they can snag for Black Friday. And about what stores are going to have exactly what they are looking for, specifically for their loved ones. For some of us, though, especially those with anxiety attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sensory issues, holiday [...]
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