There is so much going around

“The world seems to be in high-definition, with every detail heightened and intensified.”

 

There might have been a time where you felt that everything is so loud and it's all so irritating, there's this sound of fan then the kitchen utensils and then the traffic sound and then some music and then to add to it someone is calling you and then your thoughts and then BOOM. You feel like your head will burst but it doesn’t because it cannot biologically. But it does feel like everything around is too much and it needs to stop? 

So here is an understanding of what exactly is this overstimulation. Sensory overload occurs when your brain receives more information than it can process from your five senses. This can happen when one or more of your senses are overwhelmed. It is very helpful to understand where exactly is this coming from or the triggers of sensory overload, here are few which could be causing it:

- loud music or sounds

- packed areas

- intensely emotional individuals or groups

- severe alterations to the environment

- dazzling lights.

Here are certain ways to cope better in such a situation:

- Put on headphones with noise cancelation.

- Make use of weighted sensory items.

- Steer clear of open-ended inquiries.

- Engage in self-calming activities.

- Get enough rest.

- Control your well-being

- To the store, bring a list.

- Have talks in the room's corners and carry sunglasses

- Employ breathing exercises

- Apply a thorough massaging pressure.

- Use your muscles gradually.

- Employ visual timetables

- Make use of social tales

It needs to be understood that this situation may occur anytime and the best way to deal with it is by leaving such a situation and isolating. No work, no person or no situation would be that important than the calming down of your senses. It needs to be understood that these situations are absolutely natural and happen to people. It is not an illness but it is a symptom of certain disorders which should only be diagnosed by professionals. 





NOTE - A medical expert, like a doctor, is best able to help you find the information and care you need. This information does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.


Comments

  1. PranavNovember 2, 2023 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks for all the insights and coping recommendations!

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