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Holiday Sensory Overload: How do you manage?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 20, 2023 | Replies (57)
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@sueinmn

Short breaks from the chaos? My Grandpa used to take a walk if he was tired of the noise (long ago - when hearing aids were mostly amplifiers.) My Dad would go into the kitchen and wash a few dishes or load the dishwasher.
Or maybe it is time to ask the family for a "quiet zone" during gatherings. You might be surprised how many people wander in to visit one-on-one for a bit and be out of the mainstream to give themselves a break - they may not even consciously realize that is what they are doing.
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rjjacobsen | @rjjacobsen | Oct 28, 2023

Thanks for your reply.

"My Dad would go into the kitchen and wash a few dishes or load the dishwasher."

For what it's worth, I do that too as well as clear the table. I have also moved to a quieter area at times.

It's good to know that I'm not alone.

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