Question of the Week: Do You Prefer Quiet or Bustling Holidays?

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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For many adults (and children) with ADHD, the noisy, bustling holiday season is a major distraction, making it difficult to focus from early November through January. They may crave and require some down time each day or each week, to regenerate and help cope. Other adults may thrive with th...

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Noisy versus Quiet Celebrations
kristablush
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 09:39 PM

I much prefer a quiet celebration with close family and friends. Too much chaos is overwhelming to me!

Holidays with ADHD
Cherry West
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Hi Eileen,

I like about 1/3 of the hustle and bustle and 2/3 happy and harmonious. I enjoy shopping if I have money to shop. If I have to shop and I'm struggling financially I avoid it because it depresses me even more. I have to be mentally prepared for malls and such. But I can have a lot of fun with it as long as I'm not stressed, pressured or in between blessings (without money). Sadly, I've only had one holiday in 40 years like that so I try to avoid the season altogether if I can.

I grew up in a toxic family, it's still toxic today. With my severe ADHD and being the only one in recovery it makes the holiday season a very difficult time for me. I do enjoy them if the circumstances are right. I don't set myself up with expectations though.