AUDHD Sensory Overload

[@atlantapink]

Y’know, I’ve always felt like I’ve had some sort of sensory overload in my day to day life but I never knew that what I was feeling (I.e closing curtains, turning off noises, changing clothes) was an acceptable way of dealing with it… thank you for showing me that it can help me and it’s okay to do this :)

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

Mine gets so bad I have to unplug stuff because I can hear the tiny high pitched noise the plug makes. Didn’t realize this wasn’t just ‘kooky’ until recently :/ but I feel seen lol so that’s beneficial

[@flooftof]

​@@strawberrycherrybaby I swear no one believes I can hear this, it's not all electronics but when they do this noise it drives me crazy, sometimes gives me headache

[@aswathybabu8043]

​@@strawberrycherrybaby OMG, I thought it was just me. I'd hear these things in the room. Like really feeble clock noises and plug sounds. Wow.

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

Same

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

I came here to comment this and found yours. I knew it was sensory overload but I didn't know how to be intentional about managing it. I'll try some of these things next time

[@roche320]

My in laws don't understand that this is a thing. They find it annoying that I become overwhelmed when their kids are screaming, multiple candles and oil diffusers are going, different music is being played on a TV and through a portable speaker while a sports game is on a second TV, and then there are multiple conversations happening all at once.

[@functioningrockaholic1766]

That sounds like torture

[@viennajordan9279]

That sounds like a nightmare

[@horseluver4ever623]

That sounds like hell

[@mogaliz2185]

Oh I don’t think I could walk in there house.

[@picklesandoxfordcommas]

i can't stand that !!!! and my family doesn't get it either

[@sylviesims8085]

I never knew how to describe what I was feeling until I started dating my current partner who experiences a lot of sensory overload. He started to notice when I would get overstimulated and how I didn’t really know how to calm myself down and he helped me find ways to calm down in different situations. All of my exes used to just get angry with me when I started to feel anxious about multiple sounds going on and things like that, so it’s nice to finally have someone who understands

[@amybishop666]

Don't we LOVE a partner who literally helps and supports instead of just being a hateful douchebag 🖤 I'm glad. You deserve it.

[@claraberg1214]

I'm so happy you've found someone that gets you❤️❤️

[@shureacalahan47]

I can relate! I’m glad you found someone like that!

[@ShipperTrash]

It's great! I'm fighting just to have some alone time from my fam while I'm home in vacation...

[@divathedivinegoddess8001]

@@ShipperTrashOMGGGG YESSSS!!!!

[@Demety]

This reminds me of this conversation I had with my aunt one time after I had a panic attack because I couldn't contact anyone for help with something. My phone screen was so damaged I couldn't use it, the home phone only worked on WiFi and the WiFi was turned off and I didn't know how to turn it back on. I ended up having an entire breakdown in the hallway for about two hours before I snapped back and realized I could just drive the 15 minutes to her office. She asked me how often I freak out like that and I said "well not very often but when I do it usually lasts a while". She said something very dismissive implying I don't know how to regulate my emotions but also saying that I need to keep my feelings in because "no one wants to see that". But she also asked how much time I use (the way she said it she meant how much to I waste) freaking out when I get stressed or overwhelmed. And I said I usually end up spending a day getting back to normal. And she said I shouldn't. Made me think though like, I would much rather "lose" a single day to stress and anxiety and regulate all day kind of pampering myself than to be constantly stressed and overwhelmed because I don't take a proper break to make my brain work. Idk, she ended up showing her colors later and I don't talk to her anymore. Anyway, spend your day! Take the time that you need. I do that now and don't care what people say about it. In taking care of myself and that's what's important.

[@DaemonetteLeilu19]

Sorry to hear that about your aunt. I hope you were able to deal with that eventually. Im waiting to move out of my familys home since they also dont understand how i need to unwind. It mostly ends up with harsh criticism and needing more time to unwind

[@audstrangeworld]

You’re completely justified. As neurodivergents, sometimes breaking down a little (healthily) or shutting down for some time is OUR body & minds’ way of self-regulating. Could you and I find healthier ways to cope with stress rather than breaking down? Sure. And we will. But we need to shut down from time-to-time for our own health.

[@dispirited_official]

And you know what sucks even more? Having all this and still having to get through work every day... It's extremely exhausting

[@hellomissannie]

my thoughts exactly. simply taking a day off when you're feeling like this is not always an option unfortunately

[@adararelgnel2695]

@@hellomissannie yes I was curious about this too. She can just do that? Very fortunate for her

[@samaraisnt]

@@adararelgnel2695 she's a content creator and or works from home. Those are both viable jobs.

[@andromeda7758]

I'm lucky I now can do this, I work in a very high stress job which has even been more crazy with Christmas. My boss told me to take at least one day off before the office closes for Christmas. It makes a huge difference being able to take that time awau

[@Theothevaultscribe]

@@samaraisnt content creator isn’t a real or viable job

[@Patchment]

Sensory overload is not talked about enough. The people around me don’t understand why I can’t just go to the grocery store with out feeling anxious or exauhsted or why too many voices make me unable to be okay

[@ggundercover3681]

Wait I thought this was just my anxiety. Do I jave sensory overload? Or is my anxiety causing me to have it

[@nicodragonslayer5885]

@@ggundercover3681 anxiety can absolutely cause you to end up in sensory overload

[@merelha5930]

​@@ggundercover3681 sensory overload is not necessarily a seperate condition and I think that plenty of people with anxiety have it (not sure tho). Sensory overloads are also not necessarily a neurodivergent thing, they can happen if you're very tired or stressed too. (I think it's one of the reasons small children get meltdowns in supermarkets, they're not yet equipped for it and are taking in every bit of information) They're different for everyone and can be caused by any form of sensory input (I usually have it with too many overlapping sounds). It's pretty much your brain being overstimulated by information, which is why things like headphones/earplugs/sunglasses work. Things like stimming/fidgeting work (not always and for everyone) because you're redirecting all your focus to one specific sensory input that's controllable by you.

[@lindsayneal1489]

My friend just got earplugs for herself, she says they help immensely!!

[@niftythegoblin]

I get this way too, which is why I started carrying headphones w me everywhere. Better if they’re noise cancelling bc then it muffles a lot of the overstimulating sounds of stores and stuff while not forcing you to listen to any music. I will put on music most of the time tho bc it helps me focus since there’s only that one sound and it’s often a repeating song I already know. Give it a try next time!

[@urltima]

I have almost no autistic symptoms besides this. THIS single symptom practically rules my life. With the winter coming im almost always permanently annoyed and close to tears because of LAYERS. Not being able to move in layers, having to wear thick shoes with thick socks, HATS oh my god. It all makes me want to rip off all my clothes and fall into a pile in the floor and just bawl. I have to start my days early so that my first moments being awake is very quiet and controlled, and my job starts at 5. I dont LIKE having such early shifts, but it's the only way I can start my day in a way that doesn't doom the rest of the day for disaster. I work in retail, so of course all day I'm on edge and close to tears because there is just. Too. Much. People talking, heat from so many moving bodies, having to focus on work AND customers, trying to list my responsibilities for the day, dealing with flourescent lights, dealing with people's attitudes and energy. I spend almost every single day, especially after work, in this shut down mode. I dont know what to call it other than just part of being HSP. But damn. This video spoke to my daily experience for the past like 5 years. It's so so hard and overwhelming. It's hard to hang out with friends. It's hard to work on projects. It's hard to participate in hobbies. All my time is spent literally just trying not to have a breakdown over the environment around me and how intense it feels.

[@mrs.k6169]

I totally relate 🥺

[@ragnkja]

Is it possible that you may be masking really heavily? I.e. “no other symptoms of autism” may not be your “natural state of being”, but a way you act to protect yourself against a harsh world.

[@andi8717]

It happens with ADHD and SPD as well. I'm sure others too.

[@SevenTalks101]

Some of it at least sounds like sensory issues. You don't need to have autism, ADHD, etc. to have sensory issues, it just often goes along with them.

[@TeamLeo4ever]

Have you thought of looking into Sensory Processing Disorder which sounds like what you are going through ( I am not trying to diagnose or anyyhing )

[@TeganThrussell]

I never realised that my favourite "chill out outfits" were "sentory safe outfits". Like... Looking at it now, that's exactly what they are! And I wear them on days where it all just feels too much and I want to curl up on a corner with a bit of music and zone out. They're really loose and baggy, and I just feel safe in them. I never really realized what it was doing until you described it like that.

[@mynamecausesconfusion9829]

My husband and I both have ASD with symptoms of ADHD. Our daughter is 3 and exhibits the same kinds of overload. If there's anything I've learned over 27 years , it's that your own community is one of the best foundations. We are like our own island of a family and I've never felt more comfort than that.

[@shannond1511]

That sounds amazing. I’m terrified of having a loud and difficult child that I wouldn’t be able to cope with

[@mynamecausesconfusion9829]

@@shannond1511 there is no such thing as a perfect parent. Every parent has bad days, and I've found that those on the spectrum actually tend to be more attentive and overall caring due to their own experiences with childhood development.

[@arifmammadov736]

@@mynamecausesconfusion9829 The Perfect parent is the one - that decides not to bring a being into the world where they would definitely experience a lot of suffering without their consent.

[@otterheart3844]

​@shannond1511 I'm adhd and deal with sensory overload (mainly sound but then if it gets too much everything else piles on) and I have 4 very loud children who also have adhd/spd😅. And yes there are many times their sound trigger me, especially when they get on a loop of verbal stimming, but we have all learned as a family to use language everyone understands to express our needs. So I may say "guys all the sound is making mommy's tummy hurt. You can go outside if you need to be loud or stay inside and pick something quiet". It isnt always perfect and sometimes I get frustrated and have to apologize later but i think even that helps my kids have grace for themselves when they're the one who got over stimulated and angry and have to apologize.

[@ManicSky1]

I swear this is what I am seeing with my daughter. She is always so eager to be involved but randomly some days she just seems off. It feels like everything annoys her and see can't seem to settle, relax and focus on tasks. I bet this is what it is.

[@missjustpeachygirl]

How old is your daughter?

[@ManicSky1]

@@missjustpeachygirl 8.

[@georgia6947]

You should look into it! Could be from anxiety, autism, adhd, general stress, etc. I’m a 16 year old girl and I’ve had all four since forever but was only diagnosed last year. It would be great for you to jump onto it early so you can learn how to accommodate for her needs and teach her coping skills!!

[@DrMattHH]

​@@georgia6947 Exactly! @Sky S, as a psychiatric neuroscientist who was first diagnosed as an adult, I 100% agree to get her working with a psychologist as early as possible. Ideally get a referral to a dedicated diagnostic testing center. In tough cases, (especially if she's really intelligent) diagnosis and treatment often should be completely separate things, each handled by the professionals trained for that specific task.

[@confused-as-ell]

that also sounds like understimulation, when i'm understimulated im jittery, cant stay in one place/settle, cant focus on anything, its like boredom squared

[@isaachutchison3532]

I am not diagnosed autistic (but think there’s a high likelihood I am) and have been diagnosed ADHD for the majority of my life at this point and your content has made me feel a lot more secure in the ways I can help navigate my day to day and I appreciate that a lot

[@kishybee]

Same!!

[@Zahh1998]

I never thought this was a possibly adhd thing. I just thought I was weird & couldn’t explain why some days I literally am paralysed & do nothing. Thank you for helping me become more aware & giving ways to help me

[@EveryDayALittleDeath]

It is specifically an AuDHD thing, meaning a combo of autism and ADHD. The ADHD can make sensory overload harder to cope with, but sensory overload itself is a symptom of Autism.

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

​@@EveryDayALittleDeath Sensory overload can happen with Anxiety disorders, autism, and ADHD. You can experience it with any of these disorders.

[@crowscomplimentary1367]

I just got out of school and had a complete meltdown because I was so overloaded from my joints aching and my clothing being too hot and the school being too cold and all of the things. I felt crappy about it but this was a nice wake up call :) thanks for sharing your life for those of us still learning that these things are okay to feel! It helps lots

[@pizzapartytime1826]

Your lucky it’s cold. Mine is hot. To the point where I have to bring a fan. But I agree school is a big trigger

[@karencarney7595]

Have your parents talk to your doctor about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Please. I'm trying to save u from decades of progressive pain.

[@crowscomplimentary1367]

@@karencarney7595 were seeing a specialist soon! :) the aches started only two years ago and aren’t too bad most of the time but I’m never really pain free especially after physical activity most days the worst it gets is a sharp pain in my hip or knee when I walk but that day was just so horrible everything was aching so much I could barely take a written test! But I’m alright now December is my appointment! All we know right now is that it’s something inflammatory

[@angelaonthego]

@@crowscomplimentary1367 it’s Lyme disease. Cut sugar and gluten as a start. Still go see doctors but that will help the joints a bit.

[@crowscomplimentary1367]

@@angelaonthego don’t think it’s Lyme disease, I’ve never had a tick or anything that could cause that in my life we actually figured out what it was recently! Just a ton of vitamin deficiencies and because I have fallen arches!

[@keylimetea]

It’s for me at least when I start to feel every single hair that is touching my face, or the acne on my back or my body starts to feel itchy, or I suddenly can just feel everything and it’s loud and I can’t even function it’s manifesting as sensory overload nut it’s like an anxiety attack without the scary part where my throat closes up, or i start to tic bc it’s cold that’s fun but separate. It’s when I can’t focus on anything else but the sensory issue, like “crumbs” in my bed which could just be dead skin cells and small bits of dirt or whatever but that can drive me nuts or like when I go to a restaurant and it’s overly crowded and the sound is just too much not bc its loud but it’s the overlapping cacophony of voices

[@XxFloofyxX]

I hate the feel of things being uneven pressure kinda thing, like my laces or my shirt. It rlly sucks if i cant adjust them bc im in a crowd or smt. Small stuff just seems so big when its all u can feel

[@samaraisnt]

for me my hair gets really heavy and I feel like my head/neck is gonna fall off its so heavy so i want to cut it right away and ofc you have to put your hair back so not a single one touches ur face or else it's like an attack.

[@tiggerdcat]

​@@samaraisntthat right there is exactly why I keep my hair short, and have kept it short for much of my life, now. I have extremely thick, heavy, curly/ wavy hair and it just becomes too much, so I get it thinned out and cut real short so it's not so overwhelming.

[@tiggerdcat]

For me, I get anxiety trying to read super long run on sentences with no or not enough punctuation. My mouth goes dry, and I get all twitchy and uncomfortable. I feel like I can't breathe fully, too.

[@viperguru2547]

Ohhh my god I haven’t seen anyone mention the “crumbs” in bed sensory overload BUT NOW I SEE IM NOT ALONE 😆

[@idkwhattonamemyself6357]

I mostly get overstimulated from sounds or if there’s a lot of things I need to do and people keep asking me when I’m going to do the thing they asked me to do when I’m doing something else, it’s mainly a mix of sound and negative emotions, and if I don’t catch myself in a state of overload then I’ll just break down and won’t be able to do anything for like 35 minutes.

[@MagicalStarChan]

i have no steps to take when i’m overstimulated which results in me lashing out at people or an attitude no one understands and everyone thinks im just mean

[@ophilianecr]

Therapy and support groups help SO MUCH. If Therapy is an issue because of funds, you can reach out to organizations or your doctor for a list of support groups. They're on zoom or IRL and free, donations welcome. You'll hear others and what they do to manage. You don't have to be "normal", but you absolutely need to be able to function in ways that doesn't further alienate you. It's very hurtful to those who care about you when you lash out and you need to have some type of accountability when you hurt others, especially if you're able to grasp that others have needs too.♡

[@LoveYou3539]

When I have sensory overload, I get so sensitive to other people being too close to me. I feel so anxious, it has made me cry. I don't like to be seen, talked to; I just want a hug and not be spoken to

[@Treenabeaner]

Thank you for posting this. I just started allowing myself to rest like this and it is so recovering for me mentally and spiritually. Sometimes I shame myself for being “lazy” or not capable to do more, but seeing this is really reassuring and I don’t feel alone.

[@Vesperrv]

I got noise canceling headphones and they were a game changer for me. Noise was a huge trigger, and I live in a large city were there is a lot of it. I didn't realize I was having sensory overload until last year when I was 29 so I'm still trying to figure out how to cope, but I have a TBI That mimics adhd symptoms and so I suspect that causes a lot of my issues with stimulus overload as well. It helps seeing how other people cope.

[@brambleberryproductions1235]

It's so so so important to step back and say "I need to unwind, I can't do this right now." I'm still learning to be kind to myself, especially when I can't believe it's okay to be kind to myself because I was raised to think that was just being lazy, so I have to dissociate and imagine someone else taking care of me. I'm so proud of you for doing what I struggle with, and I hope one day I can relax like you.

[@gigihide6974]

That was partially my day yesterday. I woke up feeling overwhelmed and super sensitive to the light. Starting out with sensory overload is so hard. I hope your day got better

[@madelineguidry7275]

You just described my life pretty much whenever I’m off work

[@kerochan3486]

I work in a SEMH school (social emotional and mental health school) and 99% of the kids have ADHD and I completely get this. Sensory overload is a real thing and it's not only autistic people that experience it. Love your routine that you have in place to regulate yourself. X

[@hollypotter1424]

I had this on Monday- I ended up taking the day off from work and felt so guilty about it. Thank you for sharing this, it feels incredibly brave to me and made me feel like I’m not alone 💛✨

[@asuddenApocalypse]

This was the hardest part for my fiancé to understand about my autism. Heat is also a trigger for me, I can feel my clothes stick to me, forehead will sweat causing my hair to stick to it, my hands get sticky making everything else feel sticky 🤢 I consider myself very good at masking, but when I get over stimulated I don’t talk as much, too many thoughts and emotions and too overwhelmed to express them. Sometimes I have to get mostly naked, under my weighted blanket on the floor. (Floor is cold which fixes the blanket and heat issue.) I do have to stick my mouth/nose out since I have to have fresh air as to not feel like I’m suffocating. Claustrophobia 😂

[@aubreyc123.]

i never realized i had a reason i loved wearing baggy closes > to tight clothes, i’ve always had sensory issues i just never realized it

[@angelalovell5669]

And it's so crazy because compressive outfits CAN be really comforting too, under the right circumstances. I spent my childhood wearing quite tight clothes because they made me feel better (especially jazz pants, cos they were tight on the thigh but loose on my ankles so I could move my feet a lot). But now I'm older and have worse joints, I almost always tend towards baggy stuff that doesn't restrict my joints or make me feel like I'm being touched all over. Nothing excuses being cruel to ND people if you're neurotypical but I can see how people can get confused sometimes - wait, you both love AND despise the exact same sensation? Hm... I'd argue being hugged close by someone you care about and then by someone you hate would have a similar outcome for anyone, but what do I know lol

[@AarPlays]

As someone who is diagnosed you just helped me realized overheating. I always hated overheating but it deeply affected me, especially with blankets or clothing on. Thank you

[@jenninemorel7693]

People don't get it. Now that I understand myself better I give myself a lot of grace.

[@Diddlydoodly420]

I have ADHD and my work environment is SENSORY OVERLOAD all of the time.

[@rodentroomies]

I wish I could do this type of thing when I have bad days. As a mom of four I’m forced to power through and to say I’m severely burnt out would be an understatement. I didn’t know I was autistic until after having children.

[@carmeninthehouse4032]

To watch these kinds of videos is so damn eye-opening. Society should really stop judging.. we should allow ourselves to do what we best feel doing.

[@moondvst4131]

Same, I never knew what I've experienced since forever was actually sensory overload.

[@erinmcbride7006]

Learning how to have days like this and how to know when I need them has been life changing.

[@kraken6183]

Idk for me whenever I feel certain textures I instantly feel like pain or shock and also ocd with small details

[@xSwordLilyx]

I will literally have to get rid of clothes just because of texture, luckily I have a friend about my size, not only does it bother me but I also have eczema. I basically do not wear polyester for example. I can love a piece but just not be able to be comfortable at all

[@heyfragrance2695]

For me I hate when my hands get dry, it feels so weird, so I hate paper. Smooth textures are the best. Not sure why I’m like this, but I am.

[@Sing_A_Rebel_Song]

Same actually!

[@blue_and_chicken]

​@@heyfragrance2695 same

[@keylimetea]

That doesn’t mean you have sensory overload but perhaps some sensory issues

[@cmoouk14]

So overwhelmed but had time to do multiple camera set ups

[@hannahsolo27]

I’m 31 and got diagnosed with both autism and adhd in the past two years. I wish I’d had somebody like you when I was younger because I did not understand that this is what I was experiencing or that it wasn’t the norm for everybody. I developed my own coping mechanisms, but they weren’t all particularly useful or healthy. I am so glad for your page even now as an adult who, in a shocking turn of events, really hates change in behavior or routines! There’s always more to learn, and this video made me feel like somebody else understands me. Thank you for that!

[@xx_remi_xx5211]

Thank u for posting this. I have adhd and I have sensory issues I’m not diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder but I am almost a 100% sure I have one and it just helps to know that there are other ppl out there that also struggle with similar things as me. So once again thx

[@tenzothething]

I have sensory overload quite often at school and because my teachers r shit I end up going into a meltdown where I can't talk or move and they try to give me detentions because of it even when they know I'm autistic. Out of over 700 comments how do u find this and get it to 100 likes

[@cowboylikedans]

Goddamn it what ableist assholes Hope you're doing okay sending so much love

[@tenzothething]

@@cowboylikedans ty my guy

[@Salty-Queen]

I got them at school a lot too. Most school(high) have an emotional councilor and they can get you ice. Sadly that is kinda the most they can do

[@ambriaashley3383]

Where do you live? In the US, you can request an individualized education plan (IEP) or 504 to formally make a plan so you get the bwat of your education. Upir caregivers, teachers, & admin will meet regularly to make the plan. You can request breaks in class, an aide, access to school counselor, etc. & all that is written in. Do you have an equivalent in your country? Understood org may be able to give more guidance...

[@Salty-Queen]

@@ambriaashley3383 well I'm not autistic and in Michigan or at least my district you have to be diagnosed with something for them to even help you with anything. I believe I have ADHD. I'm getting test rn like results soon.

[@MichelleTaye]

this actually helped me a lot to see a way to get out of a sensory overload myself.

[@Samuel-ku1qb]

I just call these “bad days” I end up just extremely out of it and normally have too much anxiety to even leave the place I’m sitting… I usually go without food on these days

[@linaflores2885]

Im learning so much from you. I've not been diagnosed with anything but everything you share most of it resonates with me. I already have my safe clothes and other things that you shared. I need a safe show though, I struggle with finding safe shows for me.

[@MusicalBotany]

I also have a sensory safe outfit. :) It includes a super soft, viscose-elastane blend headcover that puts pressure on my ears while not irritating my skin. I also have super soft, silicone-tipped earplugs, a white noise machine for when I need a little background noise, and a very subtle candle that smells like the woods (my favorite place).

[@viennajordan9279]

Oooo, what candle is it??

[@Woahwhoisthis712]

For some reason, though I know earplugs help a lot of people with sensory overloads, for me they just feel really uncomfortable and just do more harm than good. Also, instead of loose clothes, which I know a lot of people like, I wear clothes that are a little tight so they are always touching me, as loose clothes that only touch me in some places but are baggy in others just makes everything worse. That headband seems really cool, though. Where is it from?

[@georgia6947]

I would live in the woods forever if i could. what’s the name of the candle, if you don’t mind me asking? i desperately need it!!

[@janetcarbone4213]

You guys all have it!! Great strategies but if you find loose clothes less confining and more organizing and comforting --go for it

[@MusicalBotany]

Hi, everyone :) The candle is called "forest honey." I forget who makes it, but it's in a green container with a wooden cap, and you can buy it at Walmart. So glad that my experience is helpful for others 🥰

[@hannahbolton7586]

I can’t express how perfect of a time this is for me to see this. I’ve been feeling like if I get overstimulated or stressed it means that I can’t handle things as well as other people and I’d kinda convinced myself that I get overwhelmed easily because of how I grew up or a failure of my childhood, but now I see that it is completely fine and normal. Thank you god for sending this to me. You are so kind and thoughtful. You give me so many gifts❤

[@aino565]

I haven't been officially diagnosed with anything that could cause sensory overload other than anxiety, but when it happens I can't even recognize it before it's all too much. Takes me days to come down from this supper high strung place where everything is too much, I can't sleep nor eat and no amount of exercise or meditation will get me to a good head space. I just sit under a blanket in a cold house and try to keep my head empty with colouring books and some easy video games. Really good that people are talking about this, and especially for those that have conditions that can cause this, it should be ok to take a break and to let yourself take it easy.

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

I definitely do get sensory overload. if it can't be controlled, I'll either cry or be angry. I'm also a birthday suit sleeper for that reason. I can sleep wearing things, but I have to basically not be able to feel them. if my blanket lays on me weirdly or gets bunch led up behind me, it bugs me and I get frustrated

[@catwithcr0cs]

surprisingly i'm autistic and the opposite lol, i can't sleep without being fully clothed and covered with a blanket even in summer

[@ANPaige]

In high school I always had a meltdown at the end of the first day of the school year, every year. It was really frustrating until I realized why - I got overwhelmed by all the people and noises after a whole summer of being at home

[@BebbaDubbs]

I have ADHD, was told not ASD, but was raised in a family of fellow ASers

[@StinkyEm07]

As an AUDHD person i can understand like is an overwhelming bitch and im glad you found things that bring you comfort i always sit under the covers in my bedroom in the dark and i never have my lights on only my night light though so i can see what im going lol

[@Mizumii25]

I WISH people understood this more! That JOBS understood this more!!! I work in the food industry. Currently a pizza hut. And where the register is, which is where I work, ALL the noise is right there! I mean ALL of it! You can hear the pans clattering onto the stack from the orders! You can hear the dishwasher going if it ever is! You can hear the cooks making the pizzas and the doors are right next to where all the finished orders need to be held until pick up! And this one dude does NOT understand how much he yells and it is SO TRIGGERING! Especially when he's right behind me! I have been close to TEARS because I'm having a breakdown from the sensory overload! The worst part? I CAN'T HEAR THE CUSTOMERS BECAUSE THERE'S A FAN ABOVE MY HEAD AND ALL THE NOISE BEHIND ME! I HAVE BAD HEARING! IT'S SO HARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY'RE SOFT SPOKEN!!! T.T I just want to cry so many times, especially because I feel so bad when I can't hear a customer at all.... (just thinking about this is making me breakdown.....)

[@Grace-dn5ue]

I sensory overload way too much during the day. Everything just annoys me and idk why. It’s like a constant battle of why is this and everything annoying me and why am I getting annoyed at simple things

[@ViewingChaos]

Are you using tools to help- like noise cancelling headphones/ear defenders and sunglasses? Those can make a big difference for bright lights and loud noises

[@bee5340]

I've never seen any of your videos before and I hope this isnt a rude question but I'm curious how you're able to record yourself all over your house having these reactions to be over stimulated

[@annang9109]

I’m curious as well

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

Sensory overloads don't 'paralyze' us or strip us of any thought or will. We can still do stuff during episodes. Sensory overload has to do with the senses. Hearing, smelling, seeing, touching, tasting. When dealing with episodes, we cut off certain stimuli to lessen how much sensory we're experiencing at once. This is why she closes the blinds/darkens the room, or changes into baggy clothes. Moving a camera around doesn't really effect our senses.. It's about the same as getting up to cook something for ourselves.. Or to go use the bathroom. We don't become frozen, mindless creatures during episodes.

[@bee5340]

@@itsnotthatdeep6657 thank you for sharing and explaining 💕

[@Adam-zw1ck]

Pretty sure she was just acting for purpose of the video...🤦‍♂️

[@alexandramaclachlan7597]

Thankyou for this. My peanut butter on toast was frustrating me, then I recalled the series of sensory issues I'd had running up to that. Gunna chill for a bit, before I get cranky. Proud of you xx

[@xxundeadcutiexx]

Thank you. I've had these recently (sensory overload) more and more, and didn't know what it was.

[@hanna_belle]

Certain noises like my mom talking on the phone in the car would drive me crazy when I was younger or hearing kids crying even though I love kids.. I never understood until this year realizing I was over stimulated and my senses were just way overloaded

[@angelalovell5669]

Omg I thought I was a massive bitch as a kid, because I couldn't stand my mum singing in the car. Absolutely couldn't deal with it. BUT I love to sing, and in the car there wasn't much more to do. So I used to ask my mum not to sing, then I would. I really hated myself for it, because it seemed hypocritical, but now I know I'm ND (probs X2) it actually makes a lot of sense. Just sucks that her singing overstimulated me and my singing was self regulating - comes across as just being a brat.

[@emptyhad2571]

I hate it when my siblings talk so much in the car

[@angel-nv8vp]

And she was able to record it all :)

[@Necroslutz_Sodoma]

Oh god I feel terrible, lemme whip out my camera so I can record it 🤭

[@Royalty_girlie]

​@@Necroslutz_Sodoma omfg ppl with braincells

[@wolflinggon5664]

I am having one of those right now. It started with audio because I was around a lot of people today mixed with sensory because it’s chilly today. Then came light sensitivity. Now I’m curled up in the dark under a blanket trying not to cry.

[@_alwayslisteningtomusic_]

Don’t forget the taking a couple days for a mental break is OK and you’re not being lazy hope everybody has a good day😊

[@Royalty_girlie]

"sensory overload day! Let me drag my camera stand and set up my camera everywhere I go. Ppl in the comment section won't realize because they'll relate because I looked up what ADHD sensory overload looks like". Like come on how do y'all believe this. Like really.

[@catindacorner7408]

its to show you how it looks?? who cares if she put up the camera

[@Royalty_girlie]

@@catindacorner7408 that's the point and you missed it. I guess it's easier to ignore the glaringly obvious when you want to identify with something so bad.

[@Royalty_girlie]

@@catindacorner7408 sensory overload usually don't include setting up a camera everytime you get up to do something. I can tell you've never actually seen behind the scenes of videos like this or any video really. It's not a movie, nobody is there to set up the camera for her. She has to get up, set the camera up to a good frame, make herself look cute for said camera, and then act out what it looks like. If you're having a sensory overload I'm sure a camera being tediously set up every time you get up would be the last thing on your mind. But again you'll have some excuse as to why this makes sense so who am I to point out flawed logic. You're just a kid.

[@catindacorner7408]

@@Royalty_girlie She was already doing a day in the life video. Not only that but she did not clarify how bad her sensory overload was so maybe she was feeling good enough where she didn't mind making a video. She was showing her coping mechanisms and she cut alot out she didnt show any breakdowns or anything all she did was record a few shots and the scenes were very short. You act like she was acting crazy on the camera or something. There is nothing wrong with documenting her sensory overload day to show people how she copes and/or so people can relate. If nobody documented their struggle autism, adhd, sensory issues and neurodivergences in general would continue to be so stigmatized

[@catindacorner7408]

@@Royalty_girlie I never said that im defending her because i want to identify with it I'm saying you cant just judge someone's authenticity because they're documenting what they struggle with on a possible day-to-day life

[@westaussie965]

“A safe show”😂

[@Kate__123]

This is me most days right now. Just got diagnosed at 30 and learning how to adjust my day to day to better support myself

[@soybeanies3347]

Yes! This needs to be talked about more! Even shows dedicated to characters with sensory overload issues don’t often portray the struggle correctly, leading people to wrong conclusions about them. Thank you so much for stepping up and showing what many struggle with on daily basis. Much love 💕

[@lumenluv]

i needed this today

[@jininberry8204]

That would be funny if you included, "and then I closed the blinds, paused the video, setup my tripod in my room, and took a video of me changing, and then moved the tripod.."

[@heatherchisholm2415]

It's possible they are re-enacting the sensory overload day for awareness. Visibility matters

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

Do you think we're paralyzed during a sensory overload episode or something?

[@jaso1697]

You just explained something I felt for years but had no words for. I struggle a lot when I get to hot (for example at work where there's a lot of sensory stuff going on) to an extend where I can't function properly anymore or have a breakdown..I regularly get overstimulated but I didn't connect the dots with the heat thing. Just thought I was overheating didn't connect it with sensory overload. But thinking about it, when I'm relaxed I can go on in heat were other people start complaining that it's too much without it bothering me.

[@tired_introvert6299]

i collect things i like to play with at my desk, ive known im autistic for a while but i never really realized that the collecting of things was connected, huh fun. ALSO! There are fidget necklaces/rings. I love my spinning ring, sm fun.

[@br5289]

Idk if I have this or not, but sometimes I feel like I do. If people are talking over music, talking really loud, or when more than one person tries talking to me at the same time I just can’t handle it. I guess I’m sensitive when it comes to people talking 💀

[@merelha5930]

I have it with overlapping sounds, but it's different for everyone

[@AidanTheGaymer]

This is why I've become a shut in. I stay in my room 99% of the time, eating one meal a day and refusing to hang out or go outside. I try to force myself out once a month, and sometimes it works, but I become incredibly aggressive and hateful when forced to be in public too much. Realizing it was sensory overload allowed me to learn how to manage it, but I can't handle much more than my room and my cats.

[@killerpussy84]

This is very informative, thank you very much!

[@kerryanne7126]

When I’m overloaded like this I would not be capable of setting up and moving a camera all over the place.

[@caseyalexandraweismiller]

Thank you, I was thinking the same thing. My adult sister who was diagnosed as a child but was never told she is autistic, could never, EVER fiddle around with a camera when this is happening. It takes over her whole self. she isnt capable in that moment of filming herself, nevermind thinking someone on the internet would pretend to have her struggles for attention q

[@pinkflametheepic]

Yeah I smell bs as well. When I have these I just sit down and try my best to remove what ever triggered it. Which is usually just getting out of the shop asap. I'm not saying she doesn't have them but good god this video is fake as hell

[@stephenziga2319]

when I'm overloaded, I can't sit down to watch TV.

[@kerryanne7126]

@@stephenziga2319 Me neither, I’m lucky if I can drag myself out of bed to pee.

[@kerryanne7126]

@@caseyalexandraweismiller Same, I was diagnosed with ASD/ADHD just before adulthood and it just overwhelms the system entirely at times. Everyone thinks we just can’t focus on anything but it’s more I see so much around me that others don’t seem to and it just overloads the system. Sometimes all you can do is just sit there staring at nothing while you’re stuck inside your head.

[@mybigyear]

Its interesting that you had the focus to film yourself

[@Royalty_girlie]

My thoughts exactly.

[@beeee1234]

​@@Royalty_girlie what's your point?

[@Royalty_girlie]

@@beeee1234 what's yours?

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

Again, do you think we're paralyzed and devoid of all thought during sensory overloads or something?

[@clarence_claymore.]

@@itsnotthatdeep6657 do Americans like pretending to be mentally ill for clout?

[@CourtneyCha0s]

I wishy job let me work from home because the office is SUCH a sensory trigger. Simply having the option to control your environment and change your clothes is such a blessing.

[@sksk-bd7yv]

You're right! I have not recovered from that birthday party. My senses still feel burned crispy. I need a long shower, cozy clothes, safe food and a very safe movie. Thanks!

[@NamirahWolfrik]

my gawd I wish I had the luxury of just taking the day when I'm having a bad one. gives me hope to know someone can actually make it to a point where not just forcing through it is an option.

[@franciscallahan2529]

its like shes begging for attention

[@sarimira]

My son has ADHD but also diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. You might want to look into that!

[@emmy8009]

I wish people understood that it isn’t laziness that causes most of my days to look like this. I’m so overwhelmed from the moment I wake up. I’ve needed to clean for weeks, but I just can’t. It’s so hard to do anything when your mind is racing and you can feel the energy flowing throughout your body, blood pumping through every blood vessel. It’s painfully exhausting, and quite frankly depressing at times. It’s so hard. As a kid I got into the habit of zoning out when I’m like this. It gets so bad to the point where a week will feel like a day because I’m not present at all

[@Lalabaster]

Zones out for _only_ 10 minutes

[@Lovinia1]

Training chopsticks help me when in eating. They minimize mess and act the similar to a toy.

[@blueeyedbatman]

The zoning out while doing anxious hand stims is too relatable 😭 My husband waits until I snap out of it and then says something to try and improve my mood/help my anxiety. Usually something along the lines of "how was your nap" or "welcome back beautiful" 😂❤

[@LS-cx9xv]

It seems like taking 9 different angles of yourself with your camera would add to the overstimulation.

[@Ryan-in6ls]

When you set up cameras for a day in the life you usually forget they’re there, especially during a sensory overload

[@taffycat6903]

I cant believe adults like this exist bruh wtf

[@beeee1234]

tf does this even mean 💀 what...mentally ill adults or adults with disorders?

[@nanasabia]

And I wonder every day how people like you still exist - watch other people and judge them instead of empathy.

[@LinneaAnn01]

honestly how I am feeling today I'm not going to church today and I still have plans to follow through on this afternoon

[@XenaGL]

It's nice to not be alone in this. High quality relatable content.

[@NoDetourAhead]

As a human sensory overload can happen to just about anyone. I think survival of the fittest separates the people who learn to take mental control over themselves to avoid shutting down instead of closing the blinds and hiding in the dark until one feels better. I’m all for mental health but for the nearly 45 years I’ve been on this planet, people are becoming mentally soft, lazy and selfish. This is creating people full of entitlement demanding instant gratification. Who never learn how to fail, lose or work through conflict and trying times.

[@anonymousllama8038]

Exactly!!

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

.... Do you even know what a disorder is?

[@LD71685]

Lol cameras on, gotta make that money.

[@mistershortypants]

i have sensory overloads very often due to my extremely chronic headaches and i feel u there sis 😭✌️

[@SeamusOR]

Overheating is one of my biggest sensory overload triggers too!!

[@DR16774]

You also recorded yourself knowing full well the camera is rolling. Crazy what people do for views

[@clubsnatcher]

Overstimulated but able to cycle the camera around for literally hundreds of shots lmao

[@Royalty_girlie]

EXACTLY

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

Do you think we're just paralyzed and unable to physically move or control our actions during a sensory overload or something?

[@nicolesaintdenis]

I wish I could do this... I sit on my bed crying and then get up and head to work tearful and overwhelmed for the whole day.

[@aponytale4820]

😂 when i clean my hands om my clothes, the looks I always get.

[@tejcaffe2658]

What does it feel like to have a sensory overload

[@Potterhead50]

Man good thing you had your camera ready for it all.

[@caseyalexandraweismiller]

Lol

[@canned-gatorade]

finally, a reasonable comment

[@toadfingers]

Takes two seconds to set down a phone and click the record button. I’m assuming she planned on filming something else, started to feel uncomfortable and caught that on camera instead. So she decided to continue filming her morning, regardless of the fact that she was struggling. Most likely, in hopes of sharing this with others and normalizing it. Probably to shut assholes like you up. If you really have such an issue with her content, then maybe uhhhhh move on and don’t interact?

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

Wow you guys are dense. Y'all fr act like she can't obviously tell when she's overstimulated and just.. Set up a camera somewhere to capture it as she's going through it. What, do you think overstimulation is like a stroke or some shit? We can't tell when it's about to happen or is ongoing or are completely paralyzed in the process? 😂

[@somegreenstories6908]

Not diagnosed but this is exactly like me! Thanks for sharing❤

[@onyxestrela]

My family pretty much won’t let me have a sensory overload day, it really sucks but this video is giving me ideas on how to have an inconspicuous one

[@faithtrout1181]

Survivor.. really?? Thats like the most stressful shit you can watch

[@CrowJoestar]

I think when they said comforting, they mean that it’s familiar.

[@sumlem]

Comfort shows can be anything familiar! It could be any genre tbh

[@Sing_A_Rebel_Song]

It’s a familiar show

[@Beainkle]

Why record these things? This is your personal life. It’s so unsafe. People will bully you. I don’t want you to be bullied.

[@confetti3503]

The solution here isn't for them to hide themself away from the world. Better solution would be to talk back to the people who try to bully them.

[@TheMerylme]

Sensory overload is real but so is sensory strengthening which can help to make you feel more centered and stable.

[@elizabethlagrand9516]

I appreciate this video. Very relatable. I'm not diagnosed with autism. I have ADHD. I'm not interested in finding more diagnosis but I do relate to this. Getting hot is triggering.

[@dizzydemon]

Did u really change in front of the camera... leme guess u just need attention

[@canned-gatorade]

most sane comment

[@aslamsyariq9215]

It's OK gworl. U do u. Do what u need ❤️❤️❤️