Does your emet get worse around the holidays? So far I've been
fine, but I tend to have more low moments as Christmas draws near due
to all of the stress and expectations.

Last year was great because we all ageed to not exchange gifts.
There are no kids in our family, so we decided that since many of our
relatives had financial issues, it was better to just get together and
exchange cookies and treats. That was awesome and relieved a lot
of stress for myself and everyone! Unfortunately I heard from the
ol' family grapevine that some didn't like not doing the gifts.
SIGH!

Another source of stress is having to be the ones to have to drive
about 12 hours to see different sets of relatives, who are all too
broke to travel to our house without missing work, etc. Next year
I am seriously tempted to have Christmas in my own darn house, no
traveling or family involved! It would just be me, my husband,
and the 5 cats! AHH! Peace and quiet!