How Do You Cope with Holiday Stress?

[Dee Dee Ramone]

A few years ago I was on holidays on Sumatra (Indonesia) and I suffered a severe case of holiday stress because of an Earthquake.

I was luckily to be outside when it happened, since nine people died in my hostel;

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I slept for days outside, because of aftershocks, serving as dinner for muskito's. It was a holiday I'll never forget, I can assure you. The weird thing was, most locals were very happy they survived. Fucking madness;

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[Faith No More]

I would just zone out on Xanax the entire time.

[festive1]

A few years ago I was on holidays on Sumatra (Indonesia) and I suffered a severe case of holiday stress because of an Earthquake.

I was luckily to be outside when it happened, since nine people died in my hostel;

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I slept for days outside, because of aftershocks, serving as dinner for muskito's. It was a holiday I'll never forget, I can assure you. The weird thing was, most locals were very happy they survived. Fucking madness;

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My god, man! I'd be a sniveling ball of sobs, tears, and snot. Maybe not... I do tend to perform admirably in emergency situations, but as soon as the crisis has passed, I go into emotional hibernation and completely shut down for a bit.

[Dee Dee Ramone]

I acted very cynical for a while, but at least kept my sanity. My family freaked out totally since they couldn't contact me for a day or so.

[festive1]

I moved out to DC in April of 2001, so 5 months later 9/11 happened... Yeah, my mom freaked out. All the cell towers were overloaded and even the land lines weren't working from too many calls. I got through eventually, but not being able to call was freaky, especially in such a modern area.

[Dee Dee Ramone]

I can imagine your mom freaked out, things like hopefully happen once in a lifetime.

[festive1]

My husband works in downtown DC... I really hope there's nothing like 9/11 again... I'd be the wreak

[KichigaiNeko]

I think the book idea may be good festive. Something that REALLY gets you dragged into the story.