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The holidays can be an overwhelming time regardless of what you celebrate. Amplify that with struggles of executive dysfunction related to ADHD and it can feel near impossible to get to January unscathed.  In this post, I will share some helpful tips and guidance to help with staying grounded during what is almost always a deregulating time, the holidays.  The Pressure of Holiday Expectations We all know the feeling of wanting to embrace what the holidays usually represent

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