Halloween is traditionally a day where children and adults dress up as someone or something they aren't. Their are the gory, creepy and sadistic Halloween people. Then theirs the cutesy, cheesy Halloween people. I personally am a cutesy, cheesy Halloween person.
It's okay to hate Halloween. Just because some people absolutely love it doesn't mean you have to. Halloween is not everyone's cup of tea. Some may want to like it but their anxiety keeps them from being able to enjoy Halloween.
Anxiety sucks on Halloween, being isolated on Halloween and hoping you don't have an anxiety attack is one of the worst things on Halloween. The sudden creaks in the floorboards. The ting on the windows. Thinking you hear someone knock on the door. This night can be completely terrifying but know that it's going to be okay.
Here's some tips to help to cope on Halloween:
~ Watch Halloween movies you're comfortable with from your childhood
~ Watch a non-Halloween related movie or series via Netflix, Hulu, DVD, etc.
~ Cuddle with a stuffed animal while you watch the movies or shows
~ Invite friends over to do a movie marathon and sleepover
~ Let your friends know that you can't handle Halloween in case they decide to stop by and know not to try and scare you
Hope these were some helpful tips to keep in mind during this Halloween!
Above are pictures of my dog Wrigley in her Cubs jersey and as a bumblebee.