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Advice on Managing Sensory Overload in Everyday Life

stevediaz

Hello

I'm struggling with sensory overload in my daily life and would greatly appreciate some guidance from the community. I often find myself overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, and crowded spaces, which can lead to anxiety and exhaustion.

I'm curious to know how others manage sensory overload and what strategies have been effective for you in coping with overwhelming sensory stimuli. Are there any specific techniques or tools that you've found helpful in reducing sensory overwhelm and maintaining a sense of calm? https://community.autism.org.uk/f/health-and-wellbeing [link removed by moderator]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights.

Warm regards,

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  • I'm sorry you're struggling but I relate 100% with this. Life is just one big sensory overload and it can be extremely difficult to cope with every day life. 

    For brightness I wear sunglasses, they make a huge difference to be honest so I highly recommend you give this a try.

    My sister also has autism and wears glasses and she has transition lenses which automatically darken when she goes outside. 

    And said it helps her with brightness.

    For noise I would recommend you try ear plugs. I have some loops which really helps ease sensory overload from loud noises. I wear them at work (I work with little children) and they are honestly a lifesaver for me! 

    I was struggling every day with the loudness from the children, they are so loud but with my loops it's a lot better now. 

    When going out try to avoid the busiest times of the day. When I go out shopping I go first thing in the morning before the shops get too busy, and also on a Saturday morning here Morrison's have an autism morning where they turn off the music and dim the lights. 

    So awesome.

    I hope things improve for you. You definitely are not alone with this though. I think it's something most of us deal with on a daily basis.

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  • I'm sorry you're struggling but I relate 100% with this. Life is just one big sensory overload and it can be extremely difficult to cope with every day life. 

    For brightness I wear sunglasses, they make a huge difference to be honest so I highly recommend you give this a try.

    My sister also has autism and wears glasses and she has transition lenses which automatically darken when she goes outside. 

    And said it helps her with brightness.

    For noise I would recommend you try ear plugs. I have some loops which really helps ease sensory overload from loud noises. I wear them at work (I work with little children) and they are honestly a lifesaver for me! 

    I was struggling every day with the loudness from the children, they are so loud but with my loops it's a lot better now. 

    When going out try to avoid the busiest times of the day. When I go out shopping I go first thing in the morning before the shops get too busy, and also on a Saturday morning here Morrison's have an autism morning where they turn off the music and dim the lights. 

    So awesome.

    I hope things improve for you. You definitely are not alone with this though. I think it's something most of us deal with on a daily basis.

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