Sensory Overload

Restaurants with too many voices tend to disorient my senses. I noticed someone else posted how much they hate the grocery store - me too! The lights, too many people, too much noise - ugh. 

I also go to the ladies room to deep breathe, reorient my senses in the quiet. Cold water on my wrists is something a teacher taught me in 1st grade! It works. 

One thing I always have done - even before I had a diagnosis-  is drive my own car wherever I am going. This way, if I get too overstimulated or am on near-panic mode … I can leave.   This usually only happens if I am really tired or if I have been out too long.  So now, I nap an hour before going out with friends (try a weighted blanket - heaven!) and I drive my own car. Escape is easier this way. 

Try Flare Ear Plugs - they are unnoticeable! It buffers the annoying noises but you can still hear conversations -really  helps! (Amazon).  

If you get overwhelmed- just be honest and tell a friend. 

Restaurants with too many voices tend to disorient my senses. I noticed someone else posted how much they hate the grocery store - me too! The lights, too many people, too much noise - ugh. 

I also go to the ladies room to deep breathe, reorient my senses in the quiet. Cold water on my wrists is something a teacher taught me in 1st grade! It works. 

One thing I always have done - even before I had a diagnosis-  is drive my own car wherever I am going. This way, if I get too overstimulated or am on near-panic mode … I can leave.   This usually only happens if I am really tired or if I have been out too long.  So now, I nap an hour before going out with friends (try a weighted blanket - heaven!) and I drive my own car. Escape is easier this way. 

Try Flare Ear Plugs - they are unnoticeable! It buffers the annoying noises but you can still hear conversations -really  helps! (Amazon).  

If you get overwhelmed- just be honest and tell a friend.