The festive season can often feel alien to those of us who are neurodivergent. From the sensory overload to the pressure of social interactions, holidays can be exhausting.
When we are entering a holiday setting, we face not just the familiar faces but the unfamiliar weight of expectations, pressure to perform socially, and the noise that can quickly become unbearable.
Though we crave connection, our neurodivergent minds may react differently. The constant barrage of stimuli can trigger our fight-or-flight responses, enticing us to seek unhealthy coping strategies.
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