Have you ever experienced sensory overload? (1 Viewer)

[lexus]

I was just curious to know others experience with it. If you don’t know what it is, here’s a definition for it

Anytime I experience sensory overload it’s usually when I’m anxious. If I’m somewhere where it’s loud and/or crowded that’s when I feel it and I hate it.
I usually describe it as feeling like I’m a robot that can’t even function properly. It’s hard to explain, but it’s a really uncomfortable feeling.

How you experienced sensory overload? What is it like for you?

 

[MyLovelyLove]

Yes,I have,2 months ago,I had a very terrible one,I couldnt even function naturaly,
and I get it as well in crowded,open,spaces...daylight hate it,

 

[velvet]

Yeah, not as often as it was but it happens

 

[snsd2beg]

Yes and they lead into autistic meltdowns. It feels like being electrocuted combined with that feeling when you're about to drop on a rollercoaster. Nothing makes sense and everything hurts and my mind is screaming for everything to stop. I lose control of my body. I almost clawed my own eyes out once. It's such a strange feeling when you're aware of your own actions but unable to control them

 

[athenaaa]

I have experienced it. Honestly I completely shut down. I haven’t figured out ways to overcome it

 

[dark_tranquility]

hot water made me blind for a few seconds
my sight failed me

 

[Tickita]

Yes, it was bad until I moved places and worked remotely. Used to shut down every day. I still experience overload in crowds around talkative people, and in work meetings.

 

[Pirioca]

I have experienced it. Honestly I completely shut down. I haven’t figured out ways to overcome it

How To Manage (and Even Overcome) Sensory Overload

Have you ever been in a situation where there’s just too much going on? Your senses are way too stimulated, and you just feel incredibly overwhelmed. A psychologist explains why sensory overload happens and how you can snap out of that dazed-and-confused feeling.

health.clevelandclinic.org

 

[pinkmelodies]

All the time. For some reason more than usual lately. I try my best to keep it in control so it won't impact my daily activities, especially with school