12/19/2025
The holiday season can feel overwhelming, even when nothing is “wrong.”
When routines shift and your environment becomes busier or louder, your nervous system feels the impact long before you consciously notice it.
You might blame yourself for being “too sensitive” or “not handling things well,” but what you’re feeling is a very real response to disrupted safety and structure.
Here’s what’s actually happening:
🐝 Your brain loses predictable cues, which makes it harder to manage stress or transitions.
🐝 Sensory input increases, and your system has to work harder to filter noise, lights, and activity.
🐝 Emotional demands rise as expectations, gatherings, and responsibilities stack up.
🐝 Small shifts in sleep, appetite, and environment can make regulation feel harder than usual.
🐝 When there is less downtime, your system becomes overloaded and moves toward overwhelm.
None of this means you’re failing. It means your nervous system is doing its best to keep you safe during a season filled with change and pressure.
Supporting yourself with small routines, sensory breaks, grounding strategies, and intentional rest can help your body feel more stable and supported during the holidays. You deserve care that honors your capacity, not unrealistic expectations.
At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming support to help you understand your nervous system and build strategies that reduce stress and promote emotional wellbeing.
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com
