Family celebration or stressful event? Will the escalation come at Christmas?

Family celebration or stressful event? Will the escalation come at Christmas?

In the midst of the festive preparations for the Christmas season, many people in Austria are currently experiencing a high level of stress. Gifts have to be bought, family meetings have to be organized, and tensions often arise within the family, which can quickly turn the contemplative time into a stressor. Director Sönke Wortmann also takes up this reality in his new film “The Nickname”, which will be released in cinemas on December 19th. The film focuses on the meeting of two families in the breathtaking Austrian Alps at a wedding that quickly turns into chaos and conflict. Loud Today.at The protagonists Thomas and Anna, as well as their children, show how difficulties in communication and different generations can lead to tensions.

Anxiety and stress at Christmas time

Especially during the holidays, many people are plagued by stress and fears about the future, exacerbated by the experiences of the last few years, especially by the corona pandemic. Mag. Birgit Hladschik-Kermer encourages you to deal with your own fears by reducing your consumption of negative news and creating a structured daily routine. Many also have to deal with the challenges of increasing psychological stress, which is loud selpers is immense. The need for psychotherapeutic services has reached a record high during this time, which underlines the urgency of seeking help when one's own stress becomes too high.

It is all the more important that people focus on positive aspects during this time, such as the joy in small things. The youth perspective in the film “The Nickname” could also play an important role here by addressing topics such as political correctness and gender issues that children and young people bring into the discussion. This could lead to better understanding between generations to ease tensions and make the holidays truly a time of reflection.