03/12/2025
🎄 Christmas can be hard for many — and that’s okay to admit 🎄
This festive season might look picture-perfect on social media, but for a lot of people in the UK, it comes with real pressure, worry and pain.
• Over 2 in 5 Brits say they feel stressed during the festive period. 
• Around 1 in 4 struggle with anxiety or depression around December and Christmas time. 
• For many, the pressure isn’t just about family gatherings — it’s money, the cost of gifts and hosting, especially with the rising cost of living. 
• Some find Christmas especially difficult because it reminds them of loss, grief or difficult memories — anniversaries, missing loved ones, or life changes. 
It’s important to remember: it’s okay to feel how you feel.
You don’t have to “play happy” just because everyone else seems to be.
If you’re struggling with anxiety or loneliness, overwhelmed by finances or just missing someone this season — you’re not alone.
And it’s more than okay to reach out. Talk to a friend, send a message to someone you care about, or simply allow yourself a quiet moment.
✨ Let’s make this a Christmas where kindness, understanding and togetherness actually mean something — even if that means checking in on someone quietly, sending a message, or simply listening. Because sometimes that’s what matters most. ✨
