Here's a practical plan to make holiday gatherings calmer and kinder for ADHD brains. We can't control our relatives, but we can control our expectations, our choices, and our escapes.
• reframing holidays with self-acceptance
• planning for positives and known triggers
• early warning signs and emotional check-ins
• discreet breaks to reduce overload
• food boundaries and bringing safe options
• limiting or skipping alcohol to stay regulated
• focusing on what we can control
