What is sensory overload?
Well, for me, that is when some kind of sensory input becomes so overwhelming to me that I either shut down, meltdown, or run away from it; because I am basically sent into almost a panic or, just this need to stop, or get away from and escape it.
Well, for me, that is when some kind of sensory input becomes so overwhelming to me that I either shut down, meltdown, or run away from it; because I am basically sent into almost a panic or, just this need to stop, or get away from and escape it.
Some of my common triggers for sensory overload would be bright, fluorescent, lighting, certain smells, and certain sounds just really get to me.
Before I found out I was Autistic, I thought a lot of this was anxiety and panic attacks, but then I realized there was actually environmental triggers, causing this reaction inside me.
If I use headphones, or sunglasses, or some other sensory protective gear, or tool, I can prevent myself from being overwhelmed by the world, that doesn’t take my needs into consideration.
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