A how-to recipe for getting through Christmas when you’re tired, overstimulated, or emotionally done.

There’s something about the holiday season that brings our past closer. A smell, a song, a family gathering, a comment spoken in a familiar tone and suddenly you’re not just the adult version of yourself anymore. You’re also the child who learned to stay quiet, stay agreeable, stay out of the way, or stay constantly “on.” If you feel that happening, you’re not alone and nothing wrong with you.

The holidays can be wonderful… but they can also be a minefield of awkward conversations, guilt-laced comments, and moments that instantly pull you back into old family roles. If you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, rejection sensitivity, or people-pleasing tendencies, the pressure to “handle things well” can feel overwhelming.

The holiday season can be a mix of joy, stress, and everything in between. For neurodivergent adult (or anyone who finds this time overwhelming) navigating social obligations, sensory overload, and emotional intensity can be exhausting. Here are some tips to help you survive (and even enjoy) the holidays this year.

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