I’ve been thinking a lot about sensory overload/overstimulation (after spending the week at my Mother-In-Law’s house 🤭)… and how I never considered this to be something that I struggled with, as someone with ADHD. But, alas.. it is. It definitely, most certainly, 1000% is.
People with ADHD often have a lower threshold for sensory stimulation, which means they can become overwhelmed more easily in environments with high levels of sensory input.
Overstimulation can happen in various situations, such as crowded or noisy environments, multitasking, or when facing a high workload.
Here are some signs that you’re overstimulated (that you might not recognize right away):
Physical fatigue ✔️✔️✔️
Irritability ✔️
Difficulty concentrating ✔️
Restlessness ✔️✔️✔️
(wow - these sound familiar, no?)
Okay, but let’s look at some ways to arm yourself in an overstimulating environment, shall we? A few of my faves are:
Breathing exercises - I like this very simple exercise over on Youtube
Loop Earplugs - and let’s talk about all the pretty colors/styles they offer now. They’re quite dreamy. 😍
Bose Wireless noise-canceling headphones (on sale on Amazon currently 😉)
Fidget toys - I’m a big, giant fan of Speks magnetic balls. I love them so much that I reached out to partner with them! Use code TRINA10 for 10% Off your entire order 🥳
🌟Check out my entire list of ADHD-friendly tools/gadgets that I recommend over on my Amazon Storefront
