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Christmas cheer this festive season. . Stuck in a rut at fiwe: Family relation- . Dr Andrew McCulloch of the Mental ships


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• Do not get saddled with all the work this . But remember to treat yourself at the end year. Invite family members into the kitchen


of it. Book yourself in for a foot massage, pick to bake the mince pies or Christmas cake, as up a video on the way home and put your feet it can be a fun social activity. I t might be wise up and relax when you get in. . 1


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