marabriereDec 16, 20161 minManaging holidays & family celebrationsTalk about being triggered! Not only do our loved ones have predictable triggers, we do, too. For many, the holidays are a time of predictable, long-standing rituals. When loving someone with a chronic mental illness, unpredictability has become more of the norm and this applies to family celebrations, too. So? What to do? Here are some tips recently shared at a “How to” seminar: III. Tips A. Stick to your “normal” routines as much as you can B. Eat and drink in moderation