How do you cope during the holidays?

[Guest guest]

I have to share my fustration and confusion with the group. Like most of us, I

suffer with CFS & FM and during the holiday season I feel pulled in too many

directions. It's sad that some people don't understand that just because I am

not able to attend their party that doesn't mean I don't care about them.

Actually I think they don't care about me by trying to guilt me into feeling

obligated. Lately I find myself not answering the phone and also saying 'no'

more often just to avoid any further invitations and awkward situations.

Thanks for listening.

Bee