May 12, 2025

Aarushi Bhadury

Signs You Are Experiencing Sensory Overload

​Feeling really overwhelmed or worried ​

You might suddenly feel like too much is happening, causing you to feel very stressed or just generally uneasy without knowing exactly why you feel that way.

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​Having trouble focusing on things ​

When too much is going on around you, it can become hard to pay attention to what you're doing or what someone is saying because your mind feels like it's trying to deal with everything at once.

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​Getting easily annoyed or upset ​

When your senses are overloaded, even small things might bother you more than usual, making you feel restless, impatient, or quick to get irritated by normal things.

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​Wanting to leave or be alone ​

If things feel like too much, you might have a strong urge to get away from the noise, lights, or crowds and find a quiet place where you can calm down and feel more in control.

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​Your body feeling tight or sore ​

All the extra sensory information can make your muscles tense up, you might clench your teeth, or you could even get a headache from trying to process everything at once.

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​Changes in how hungry you are or your tummy feeling bad ​

Sometimes, when you're overwhelmed by your senses, you might not feel like eating, or your stomach could feel upset, making it hard to digest food normally.

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​Trouble falling asleep or feeling very tired ​

Dealing with too much sensory input can use up a lot of your energy, making you feel really worn out even if you haven't done much, and it can also make it harder to get a good night's sleep.

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​Things feeling too loud, bright, or strong ​

When you're overloaded, normal sounds might seem really loud, lights might feel too bright, things you touch might feel irritating, or smells could be much stronger than they usually are.

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​Becoming clumsy or not moving smoothly ​

When your brain is busy trying to handle all the sensory information, it can also affect how well you can control your body, making you feel a bit awkward or uncoordinated in your movements.

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​Having strong emotions or shutting down ​

You might suddenly feel very emotional, like crying or getting angry, or you might go the other way and become quiet, not wanting to talk or react to anything around you.

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