![The holidays can be a difficult time for PANS patients and families.](https://thedreamingpanda.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/christmas-small.jpg?resize=475%2C304)
Call me the Grinch, but for people with PANS, the holidays aren’t necessarily “the most wonderful time of the year.” For me, the season brings back painful memories of when I was sicker. Plus, symptoms can be more pronounced when contrasted with holiday activities, family gatherings, and Christmas parties.