Getting in the christmassy mood!

You are a great crafter Gemma

I struggle with anxiety and depression as well. It can be difficult. I take medications everyday for both. I usually take them at night time and I sleep better with my medications as well. They are adorable. I don't know how to make things. They are so cute though. I'm done Christmas shopping, I watched the Christmas movie "Elf" the other day. It is my favorite Christmas movie. With will Ferrell, a great actor. Anyway, Yes I have been feeling the festive spirit. Hope you have a great day.

Super cute!!

Those are neat. Glad you have something that helps your mental health

I am in a sort of, kind of, but not complete and total Christmas mood, and the reason for that is there haven't been enough wintry mixes and flurries or snowfalls yet. But as soon as Central New York starts behaving itself more appropriately for the season, my festive mood will kick in.

Yes definitely. Going to also shop soon for some new tree ornaments, I'm due for some new ones

They are cute. I've been making things occasionally. I'd share the pictures but I can't find them. I've mostly been working with wood/pyrography to burn personalised designs onto coasters. I did three which are going to be stocking fillers for my husband and sons. I've done most of my Christmas shopping, but having trouble with finding something for a couple of people. We have a few birthdays to think about before Christmas but I'm sure I'll get well into the festive spirit soon enough

No, but that's a good way to get into the spirit. Good job.

It's interesting to me that you find getting 'Christmassy' helps with your anxiety and mood. I have heard that it is a difficult time of year for folks and Christmas can actually exacerbate anxiety and depression. You are wise to keep busy and creative. I'm taking up knitting again - not so much to combat depression, but to beat the bad habit of too much surfing - that is really bad for your health, for mine, anyway, hours and hours spent, no, wasted. I'm also trying to teach myself to paint . For me, anxiety is often associated with lack of control - or my life spinning out of control. The best way for me to cope with that, is building and sticking with a good quality routine. When I follow a good routine, I really feel a lot better. Interestingly, I found a scriptural thought on just that idea: 'To what extent we have made progress, let us go on walking orderly in this same routine.”—PHILIPPIANS 3:16. Great advice! not just 'routine' but 'orderly', which suggests a good quality routine, not just habit, into which we usually insert BAD habits.

I am getting ready for the Christmas season.

Oh my gosh those are adorable. You are very crafty.

Those are really cute. I enjoy sewing and sometimes knit or crochet or embroider items. It's relaxing and I have that feeling of accomplishment you mention.