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Topic: how do you deal with being overstimulated/sensory overload?
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Stawr
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posted May 29, 2023 06:34 PM
  
You know that feeling when every little thing is driving you up a wall? Like if you hear one more added noise to the chaos you are already feeling...that you on the verge of shrieking!? I am on the inside at least. What is your advice besides going to the nut house? I just want quiet. And nothing to do. No more chatter, no more noise. NO ATTENTION. IP: Logged |
teasel
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posted May 29, 2023 07:06 PM
Yes. I didn't get any sleep, and when I thought I could fall asleep listening to a streamer as she ate something, and then went back to cleaning and sorting things, she let out the loudest burp, and I hate that. I turned it right off, and I just felt like I could shoot out of my skin. I still feel that way.IP: Logged |
anonymidarkness
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posted May 29, 2023 07:48 PM
Maybe spending few days without the phone, internet, TV would help. Just sitting in your room quietly with your feelings and thoughts. Atleast thats what I do when I feel too drained. And it seems to replenish my energy again.IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted June 09, 2023 06:03 PM
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Stawr
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posted June 11, 2023 10:07 AM
Thanks everyone I am finally able to do that. This weekend has been mainly used to hermit and decompress. I have to wrap up a few things for work. And it's sort of overwhelming me. I JUST NEED TO BE DONE. I am not use to being a teacher past memorial day weekend. I talked to a teacher vet and she told me it's normal for teachers to cry over that weekend. IP: Logged |
Stawr
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posted June 11, 2023 10:08 AM
I also tried to quit vaping when work was hardcore demanding. I've at least cut down a lot. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted July 08, 2023 05:22 PM
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Stawr
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posted July 09, 2023 12:30 AM
I had to cut someone out of my life recently. This should benefit my mental heath. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted July 13, 2023 01:49 AM
I never answer the phone unless it is my husband.
I do not visit with people in offline life.
I do not have people come visit.
I do not have television except for Netflix.
The older I get and fighting many serious illnesses I simply do not want any over stimulation or even what most folks consider normal.
Noise and people and crowds no way👽
Seems my autism has worse ed too as I fight cancers etcetera and just plain do not have time to deal with people and noise and all the things they do to keep from being bored.
Boredom is also a thing I find illogical👽
I have plenty of ways to engage my mind without being over stimulated😎
On the other hand sometimes I have bad panic attacks especially from loud music and televisions on everywhere at doctors and hospitals etcetera 🤬
I detest being forced to watch all the crap on the screens🤬
And having to hear the people going on and on like idiots and such🤬I prefer quiet and low stimulation.
When I am forced d to be in a room with television etcetera I at times totally freakout and need to take meds for anxiety or panic attacks. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted August 04, 2023 01:17 PM
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Randall
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posted August 13, 2023 07:08 PM
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charlie
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posted August 14, 2023 11:41 AM
I just ignore everything and anyone. I’ll probably do some cleaning. Take a shower and use some luxurious scrubs and potions. Watch some Netflix that has absolutely nothing to do with real life. I turn my phone to airplane mode. IP: Logged |
Stawr
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posted August 17, 2023 11:17 AM
Thanks everyone! @Lex I am somewhere on the spectrum. I think with Venus rx conjunct IC...I need to face the music. I think all the stress is making it harder for me to mask. IP: Logged |
Stawr
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posted August 17, 2023 11:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by charlie:
I just ignore everything and anyone. I’ll probably do some cleaning. Take a shower and use some luxurious scrubs and potions. Watch some Netflix that has absolutely nothing to do with real life. I turn my phone to airplane mode.
I take a lot of baths. I miss living alone. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted August 21, 2023 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Stawr:
Thanks everyone! @Lex I am somewhere on the spectrum. I think with Venus rx conjunct IC...I need to face the music. I think all the stress is making it harder for me to mask.
Yeah stress makes me hurt physically not just mentally😭
I can definitely relate💙 quote:
Originally posted by Stawr:
I take a lot of baths. I miss living alone.
Sigh big sad sigh😭💙
I miss baths the one go to for stress relieving I totally adore❤️
However soon after we developed plumbing failure here I came down with cancer and even if we had a tub
I cannot physically get into or even
try to take a bath any longer😭Very depressing😭
Hopefully we can fix the plumbing and that I can eventually heal and be able to get into a bathtub😎
I miss long baths soooooo very muchly💙😢
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teasel
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posted August 22, 2023 04:13 AM
I haven’t been taking baths, and I need to start again. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted September 05, 2023 10:03 AM
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Randall
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posted September 19, 2023 09:22 AM
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Stawr
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posted December 16, 2023 09:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by charlie:
I just ignore everything and anyone. I’ll probably do some cleaning. Take a shower and use some luxurious scrubs and potions. Watch some Netflix that has absolutely nothing to do with real life. I turn my phone to airplane mode.
I like to self regulate with cleaning. IP: Logged |
Stawr
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posted December 16, 2023 10:12 PM
I started dating a guy who is hot, really good in bed, fun to flirt with but there are other major issues...I think they are impacting my health. I made him upset over something. I do not have the energy to appease him. I already said I was sorry, and what he is so upset over is very questionable. I gave him a lot of my time and attention for just starting a new job. I always joke that if I am going to see you and talk to you and give you so much attention that it needs to be family, or somebody I'm ******* . And I'll be honest I want to see certain family members less than I already do. I need a time out but also feel drivin up a wall living with my parents for very different reasons. My dad wants to **** shame me in passive aggressive ways for having the balls to divorce and have a fulfilling sexlife. My mom doesn't like the guy I'm seeing right now either. But her response is to be really creepy now that I am staying home. Like staring at me, following me around. IP: Logged |
Stawr
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posted December 26, 2023 04:25 PM
I have recovery days...after Christmas. Lately for Holidays with family I show up 3.5 hours later because I never get to be alone. I had a good holiday but I have been needing a social battery recharge/get **** done day. As much as I miss the fun I had with that guy...I seriously got nothing done with that level of attraction and chemistry. I have to remind myself that he is a raging alcoholic and terrible with money, and kind of embarrassing. On December 30th I have 3 social plans and then a party on NYE. So I must hermit be productive to enjoy being that social. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted January 02, 2024 06:12 PM
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Randall
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posted January 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Lexxigramer
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posted January 15, 2024 12:45 PM
Had a long reply to you Stawr but I accidentally cleared the fields.😭👽
I totally relate to all you have said and for the most part have had virtually nothing to do with my family except for my husband for over 27 years to date.
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StrangeCat
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posted January 15, 2024 07:58 PM
I withdraw from people to recharge! IP: Logged |
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