I keep it small, manageable and honest. If I don't feel up to it, I share that. No excuses, no little white lies! Just the real deal! I believe the holiday rigor catches up with everyone, even our most outgoing holiday enthusiasts! Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year!

I had no idea that there was actually a name for what I experience every time I’m in a noisy, brightly lit environment! I have a lot of compassion for those of you with this condition. I have learned to limit my exposure to people who speak and/or laugh loudly and avoid places that are very brightly lit. Loud music makes me very jittery and uncomfortable. By uncomfortable, I mean borderline pain. Thank you for the suggestions to deal with this.