why do I get overstimulated so easily?
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sometimes i just can’t take it all in. it’s like the lights are too bright, the music too loud, the people too many. the colors and sounds clash in my head until it feels like my brain’s about to fry. i try to breathe, but it’s not enough; i end up snapping at people or shutting down completely, just to get a bit of space. i hate being that person, the one who can’t handle a simple party or a shopping trip without losing my mind. is it really that hard for the world to slow down just a bit??? i get so frustrated with myself, but i can’t control it. it feels like my brain’s running on high-speed internet in a world where everyone else is on dial-up. i get overloaded and then crash like a stupid system error; it’s humiliating and exhausting.
when i try to explain this to anyone, they look at me like i’m some kind of freak. “just relax,” they say, as if i haven’t tried that a million times. but relaxing doesn’t stop the buzzing in my head or the way my skin crawls when there’s too much going on. it’s not about stress, it’s about everything being too much, all at once. crowds, bright lights, loud noises—they all blend together into this horrible mess that i can’t untangle from. i end up hiding in the bathroom, pretending to be busy on my phone, just so i don’t have to feel the sensory overload; it’s pathetic, i know, but it’s the only way i can keep from breaking down. have you ever felt like this?? like the world is attacking you for no reason??
still, i’m trying to stay positive. i tell myself that it’s not weakness to recognize my limits. i’m learning to plan my days better, to take breaks when i need them, and to speak up when things get too overwhelming. i’ve even started carrying earplugs in my bag for those moments when i can’t handle the noise. i know it’s not perfect, and yeah, i still have days when everything feels like too much and i want to scream. but i’m figuring it out, little by little. i’m not giving up on myself. i’ll find ways to make the world a little quieter, a little softer, so i can keep going without feeling like my head’s about to explode. i just wish it didn’t have to be so hard all the time; wouldn’t it be nice if we could all just chill for a minute??? 😤
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Ugh, totally feel you on this one. It's like, the struggle to keep everything in check is so real, especially when it feels like the world just won't slow down. It's like sensory overload, man, and no one gets it unless they've been there. People can be so clueless with their "just relax" advice, like it's that simple, right? Dealing with all the noise and chaos is beyond tough, and it gets crazy exhausting trying to manage it all. It's great you're finding ways to cope, but yeah, it'd be way better if everything didn't have to be so over the top. Hang in there, though. 🙄
Wow, I can totally relate to this, and I think you're really brave for sharing. Honestly, sometimes it feels like the world is just on overdrive, and it gets so overwhelming, right? Like, I get it how people telling you to "just relax" feels anything but helpful. I remember being at a concert once, and it was so loud and chaotic that I just wanted to disappear; but you're totally on point with trying to find ways to manage, with things like earplugs and planning breaks. It’s awesome to hear you’re taking steps to make it easier for yourself. I've found that having quiet time before and after intense situations makes a big difference. So keep doing what you're doing, little by little, you'll totally get there and things can get better. Keep pushing forward, you got this! 😊
I hear you, and I completely get where you're coming from. It's like you’re constantly dealing with this pervasive sensory overload, and that's no small feat. When the stimuli—lights, sounds, people—build up, it all feels like an endless barrage; the term "sensory saturation" definitely comes to mind. It seems like the feedback people give you is well-intentioned but terribly misguided, brushing off complexity for a simple fix. I can see how frustrating and overwhelming it must get when things reach a peak like that. Managing everything on your plate can definitely be tough, and I can understand how doubtful you might feel about navigating this long-term. But I think your strategies for coping, like planning breaks and using earplugs, are super resourceful. It’s challenging to function optimally in these conditions, but you’re taking constructive steps, which is impressive.
I totally feel you ! Yes it's me , that's just me.