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Sensory overload

Kissyboo2

Hi thankyou for letting me join even though was diagnosed autism late I am 41 but have been experiencing what I think is senory overload when have been going out or trying to socialise as this is one of my difficulties or I feel overwlmed after a while it would be nice to chat to others are going through similar experiences with this. 
Does anyone feel like this when they go out? Any advice much appreciated

thankyou 

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  • It varies depending on how stressed I am, what the expectations are, the environment, who I'm with, etc.

    If you have recently been diagnosed you now have 'permission' to feel things, which is why you notice it more. You may also have lowered expectations of yourself and how you much you should be able to cope with.

    You might be more stressed if you are processing things, or are unsure how you feel.

    I wouldn't worry too much, it will just make it worse.

    You may need to reduce the load for a while, or just change some of the activities. Visiting a familiar place, or somewhere quieter or calmer, or using other means to reduce noise or glare (just a hat can help), have a trusted companion, etc. are ways to reduce the sensations. Being rested before will also make it easier.

    Sone things are just harder and require a rest afterwards.

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  • It varies depending on how stressed I am, what the expectations are, the environment, who I'm with, etc.

    If you have recently been diagnosed you now have 'permission' to feel things, which is why you notice it more. You may also have lowered expectations of yourself and how you much you should be able to cope with.

    You might be more stressed if you are processing things, or are unsure how you feel.

    I wouldn't worry too much, it will just make it worse.

    You may need to reduce the load for a while, or just change some of the activities. Visiting a familiar place, or somewhere quieter or calmer, or using other means to reduce noise or glare (just a hat can help), have a trusted companion, etc. are ways to reduce the sensations. Being rested before will also make it easier.

    Sone things are just harder and require a rest afterwards.

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