#sensoryoverload — Public Fediverse posts

Eye contact is an over-stimulation of the "sixth sense."

— An Autistic Person

Eye contact is an over-stimulation of the "sixth sense."

— An Autistic Person

Eye contact is an over-stimulation of the "sixth sense."

— An Autistic Person

Eye contact is an over-stimulation of the "sixth sense."

— An Autistic Person

Children with ADHD are 3x more likely to experience sensory overload than neurotypical peers.

It's not being dramatic.

It's a nervous system processing everything at once, at full intensity.

#ADHD #SensoryOverload #Neurodivergent

Children with ADHD are 3x more likely to experience sensory overload than neurotypical peers.

It's not being dramatic.

It's a nervous system processing everything at once, at full intensity.

#ADHD #SensoryOverload #Neurodivergent

Children with ADHD are 3x more likely to experience sensory overload than neurotypical peers.

It's not being dramatic.

It's a nervous system processing everything at once, at full intensity.

#ADHD #SensoryOverload #Neurodivergent

Children with ADHD are 3x more likely to experience sensory overload than neurotypical peers.

It's not being dramatic.

It's a nervous system processing everything at once, at full intensity.

#ADHD #SensoryOverload #Neurodivergent

Children with ADHD are 3x more likely to experience sensory overload than neurotypical peers.

It's not being dramatic.

It's a nervous system processing everything at once, at full intensity.

#ADHD #SensoryOverload #Neurodivergent

Airports are sensory nightmares for my brain. I don't travel anywhere without my noise-canceling headphones and a good audiobook. Build a sensory bubble to survive the transit! 🎧 #SensoryOverload #TravelAnxiety #BipolarLife

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/the-sensory-bubble-that-makes-traveling?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Airports are sensory nightmares for my brain. I don't travel anywhere without my noise-canceling headphones and a good audiobook. Build a sensory bubble to survive the transit! 🎧 #SensoryOverload #TravelAnxiety #BipolarLife

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/the-sensory-bubble-that-makes-traveling?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Airports are sensory nightmares for my brain. I don't travel anywhere without my noise-canceling headphones and a good audiobook. Build a sensory bubble to survive the transit! 🎧 #SensoryOverload #TravelAnxiety #BipolarLife

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/the-sensory-bubble-that-makes-traveling?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Airports are sensory nightmares for my brain. I don't travel anywhere without my noise-canceling headphones and a good audiobook. Build a sensory bubble to survive the transit! 🎧 #SensoryOverload #TravelAnxiety #BipolarLife

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/the-sensory-bubble-that-makes-traveling?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

If the grocery store leaves you exhausted, it’s not just in your head. Sensory overload is real. Wearing earplugs or headphones in public changed the game for my energy levels. 🎧 #SensoryOverload #BipolarHacks #MentalHealth

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/why-the-grocery-store-exhausts-you?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

If the grocery store leaves you exhausted, it’s not just in your head. Sensory overload is real. Wearing earplugs or headphones in public changed the game for my energy levels. 🎧 #SensoryOverload #BipolarHacks #MentalHealth

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/why-the-grocery-store-exhausts-you?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

If the grocery store leaves you exhausted, it’s not just in your head. Sensory overload is real. Wearing earplugs or headphones in public changed the game for my energy levels. 🎧 #SensoryOverload #BipolarHacks #MentalHealth

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/why-the-grocery-store-exhausts-you?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

If the grocery store leaves you exhausted, it’s not just in your head. Sensory overload is real. Wearing earplugs or headphones in public changed the game for my energy levels. 🎧 #SensoryOverload #BipolarHacks #MentalHealth

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/why-the-grocery-store-exhausts-you?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

If the grocery store leaves you exhausted, it’s not just in your head. Sensory overload is real. Wearing earplugs or headphones in public changed the game for my energy levels. 🎧 #SensoryOverload #BipolarHacks #MentalHealth

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/why-the-grocery-store-exhausts-you?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Sensory overload strikes ADHD and Autistic brains equally.

When the brain fails to filter input, a loud room or a scratchy tag stops being a minor annoyance. It morphs into physical pain. The experience drains your energy.

#SensoryOverload #AuDHD #ADHD #ASD

Sensory overload strikes ADHD and Autistic brains equally.

When the brain fails to filter input, a loud room or a scratchy tag stops being a minor annoyance. It morphs into physical pain. The experience drains your energy.

#SensoryOverload #AuDHD #ADHD #ASD

Sensory overload strikes ADHD and Autistic brains equally.

When the brain fails to filter input, a loud room or a scratchy tag stops being a minor annoyance. It morphs into physical pain. The experience drains your energy.

#SensoryOverload #AuDHD #ADHD #ASD

Sensory overload strikes ADHD and Autistic brains equally.

When the brain fails to filter input, a loud room or a scratchy tag stops being a minor annoyance. It morphs into physical pain. The experience drains your energy.

#SensoryOverload #AuDHD #ADHD #ASD

Some of us are able to keep swimming. Many are too tired from treading water. Some of us sink. By NeuroWild

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalexhaustion #sensoryoverload #masking #trauma #emotionaldysregulation #mentalhealth #ymhc

Some of us are able to keep swimming. Many are too tired from treading water. Some of us sink. By NeuroWild

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalexhaustion #sensoryoverload #masking #trauma #emotionaldysregulation #mentalhealth #ymhc

Some of us are able to keep swimming. Many are too tired from treading water. Some of us sink. By NeuroWild

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalexhaustion #sensoryoverload #masking #trauma #emotionaldysregulation #mentalhealth #ymhc

Some of us are able to keep swimming. Many are too tired from treading water. Some of us sink. By NeuroWild

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalexhaustion #sensoryoverload #masking #trauma #emotionaldysregulation #mentalhealth #ymhc

Some of us are able to keep swimming. Many are too tired from treading water. Some of us sink. By NeuroWild

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalexhaustion #sensoryoverload #masking #trauma #emotionaldysregulation #mentalhealth #ymhc

@zero I must admit that while I enjoy group scenes they can challenge me. I like to be able to focus my attention on a person. I would almost prefer to be hooded or in a blacked out space so that I could only feel my way around and just focus on sensations and giving whatever to whomever. Trying to split my attention brings a sensory overload that paralyzes me.

#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #GroupSex #SensoryOverload #slut #hooded

Jfc I got a lot of mileage out of one goddamn screenshot but hey!
My b/Blind and vision-impaired or sight-loss fellows shall feast tonight!

… If any of you care about niche multi-layered terminology for humorous agenerational interconnective co-created commentary on base genuine media, surprises, commentary, and intersections of such!

You goddamn linguistic nerds!!

Ooh, I feel like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHGbCyAqOU is structurally related.
OMG. THAT’S HOW ADHD BRAINS CONNECT IDEAS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQKGUgOfD8U

AuHD or AudHD (urgh, I hate that initialism) people connect ideas by their structural relevance (and personal ascription of importance).
And, apparently, Neurotypical, neuro default, or neuro expected people connect ideas by narrative relevance! And, frankly, also how much importance they ascribe to the narrative, topic, or relevance.

Omg I’m an edu blogger?! This is like finding out that non-binary gender was an option! Holy shit.

#EaseOfAccess #Alt #ALT4you #ALT4me #alt4u #altText #imgDesc #ImageDescriptionMeta #ImageDescriptionPostMeta #omg #AGAIN #thisCallsFor #CrusherP #Crusher #Vocaloid #metaCommentary #IdidNotKnow #itWasVocaloid #forYears #blind #BlindFedi #BlindMasto #vision #VisionLoss #eyes #eyesight #visible #visibility #sensory #sensoryImpairment #sensoryLimit #sensoryLoad #sensoryOverload #information #InformationTechnology #InformationOverload #info #InfoTech #EduBlogger

Jfc I got a lot of mileage out of one goddamn screenshot but hey!
My b/Blind and vision-impaired or sight-loss fellows shall feast tonight!

… If any of you care about niche multi-layered terminology for humorous agenerational interconnective co-created commentary on base genuine media, surprises, commentary, and intersections of such!

You goddamn linguistic nerds!!

Ooh, I feel like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHGbCyAqOU is structurally related.
OMG. THAT’S HOW ADHD BRAINS CONNECT IDEAS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQKGUgOfD8U

AuHD or AudHD (urgh, I hate that initialism) people connect ideas by their structural relevance (and personal ascription of importance).
And, apparently, Neurotypical, neuro default, or neuro expected people connect ideas by narrative relevance! And, frankly, also how much importance they ascribe to the narrative, topic, or relevance.

Omg I’m an edu blogger?! This is like finding out that non-binary gender was an option! Holy shit.

#EaseOfAccess #Alt #ALT4you #ALT4me #alt4u #altText #imgDesc #ImageDescriptionMeta #ImageDescriptionPostMeta #omg #AGAIN #thisCallsFor #CrusherP #Crusher #Vocaloid #metaCommentary #IdidNotKnow #itWasVocaloid #forYears #blind #BlindFedi #BlindMasto #vision #VisionLoss #eyes #eyesight #visible #visibility #sensory #sensoryImpairment #sensoryLimit #sensoryLoad #sensoryOverload #information #InformationTechnology #InformationOverload #info #InfoTech #EduBlogger

Jfc I got a lot of mileage out of one goddamn screenshot but hey!
My b/Blind and vision-impaired or sight-loss fellows shall feast tonight!

… If any of you care about niche multi-layered terminology for humorous agenerational interconnective co-created commentary on base genuine media, surprises, commentary, and intersections of such!

You goddamn linguistic nerds!!

Ooh, I feel like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHGbCyAqOU is structurally related.
OMG. THAT’S HOW ADHD BRAINS CONNECT IDEAS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQKGUgOfD8U

AuHD or AudHD (urgh, I hate that initialism) people connect ideas by their structural relevance (and personal ascription of importance).
And, apparently, Neurotypical, neuro default, or neuro expected people connect ideas by narrative relevance! And, frankly, also how much importance they ascribe to the narrative, topic, or relevance.

Omg I’m an edu blogger?! This is like finding out that non-binary gender was an option! Holy shit.

#EaseOfAccess #Alt #ALT4you #ALT4me #alt4u #altText #imgDesc #ImageDescriptionMeta #ImageDescriptionPostMeta #omg #AGAIN #thisCallsFor #CrusherP #Crusher #Vocaloid #metaCommentary #IdidNotKnow #itWasVocaloid #forYears #blind #BlindFedi #BlindMasto #vision #VisionLoss #eyes #eyesight #visible #visibility #sensory #sensoryImpairment #sensoryLimit #sensoryLoad #sensoryOverload #information #InformationTechnology #InformationOverload #info #InfoTech #EduBlogger

#Introduction (take 2):

#Ecocentric #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenTransport #RenewableEnergy #LitterPicking

Other Interests: #Technology #Railways #Weather #SocialHistory #Nature #Countryside #Equality #Wellbeing #AntiBullying

Personality: #Introvert #HighlySensitivePerson #SensoryOverload #Perfectionist #Overthinker #Insecurity #Anxiety #Depression

Loves: #Tranquility, #Woodland, #Hugs, warmth, girly things

Hates: Socialising, noise, rushing, sport, being cold, uncertainty

#Introduction (take 2):

#Ecocentric #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenTransport #RenewableEnergy #LitterPicking

Other Interests: #Technology #Railways #Weather #SocialHistory #Nature #Countryside #Equality #Wellbeing #AntiBullying

Personality: #Introvert #HighlySensitivePerson #SensoryOverload #Perfectionist #Overthinker #Insecurity #Anxiety #Depression

Loves: #Tranquility, #Woodland, #Hugs, warmth, girly things

Hates: Socialising, noise, rushing, sport, being cold, uncertainty

So for me cold feet take on a whole new meaning of hell. Not for my imaginary partner, no, for me sensory overload hell. It may sound odd for feet to control so much, trust me, I agree it is utter #chaos. What do I find as a solution?
#mentalhealth #ASD #ADHD #sensoryoverload #horor #cold #meltdown

http://learnwhoiam.ca/2025/05/28/why-cold-feet-make-life-a-horror-show/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

So for me cold feet take on a whole new meaning of hell. Not for my imaginary partner, no, for me sensory overload hell. It may sound odd for feet to control so much, trust me, I agree it is utter #chaos. What do I find as a solution?
#mentalhealth #ASD #ADHD #sensoryoverload #horor #cold #meltdown

http://learnwhoiam.ca/2025/05/28/why-cold-feet-make-life-a-horror-show/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Jfc I got a lot of mileage out of one goddamn screenshot but hey!
My b/Blind and vision-impaired or sight-loss fellows shall feast tonight!

… If any of you care about niche multi-layered terminology for humorous agenerational interconnective co-created commentary on base genuine media, surprises, commentary, and intersections of such!

You goddamn linguistic nerds!!

Ooh, I feel like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHGbCyAqOU is structurally related.
OMG. THAT’S HOW ADHD BRAINS CONNECT IDEAS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQKGUgOfD8U

AuHD or AudHD (urgh, I hate that initialism) people connect ideas by their structural relevance (and personal ascription of importance).
And, apparently, Neurotypical, neuro default, or neuro expected people connect ideas by narrative relevance! And, frankly, also how much importance they ascribe to the narrative, topic, or relevance.

Omg I’m an edu blogger?! This is like finding out that non-binary gender was an option! Holy shit.

#EaseOfAccess #Alt #ALT4you #ALT4me #alt4u #altText #imgDesc #ImageDescriptionMeta #ImageDescriptionPostMeta #omg #AGAIN #thisCallsFor #CrusherP #Crusher #Vocaloid #metaCommentary #IdidNotKnow #itWasVocaloid #forYears #blind #BlindFedi #BlindMasto #vision #VisionLoss #eyes #eyesight #visible #visibility #sensory #sensoryImpairment #sensoryLimit #sensoryLoad #sensoryOverload #information #InformationTechnology #InformationOverload #info #InfoTech #EduBlogger

#adhd #autism #neurodivergent #neurospicy #neurofunk #timeblindness #distracted #hyperfocus #meltdown #shutdown #sensoryoverload #sensoryissues #stimming

"Scream Your Head Off"
16x20 Acrylic on Canvas
Asking 222

IG: Artbyanthillant

Anthillant.threadless.com

Artbyanthillant.bsky.social

#BaltimoreArtist #PopArt #Art #Posca #AuDHD #NDBurnout #Burnout #SupportArtists #DisabledArtist #SensoryOverload #Cicada #UVArt

Not to mention the added stress of being out of my normal environment, routines being disturbed, social customs changing around (first regionally and then double so because they treat me like a foreign tourist and not a normal person), a lot of new sensory input, not a lot of alone time, and all the other stressors that are making all the other stuff just a lot to handle.

#traveling #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #autism #sensoryoverload #bubbling #socialdifficulties #mentalhealth #stress

Not to mention the added stress of being out of my normal environment, routines being disturbed, social customs changing around (first regionally and then double so because they treat me like a foreign tourist and not a normal person), a lot of new sensory input, not a lot of alone time, and all the other stressors that are making all the other stuff just a lot to handle.

#traveling #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #autism #sensoryoverload #bubbling #socialdifficulties #mentalhealth #stress

This is one of the best illustrations of sensory overload I've seen.

(As a warning - if you are sensitive to sound and visual overload, this video really might be too much for you.)

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2P4Ed6G3gw

#SensoryOverload
#Neurodiversity
#Autism
#ASD

This is one of the best illustrations of sensory overload I've seen.

(As a warning - if you are sensitive to sound and visual overload, this video really might be too much for you.)

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2P4Ed6G3gw

#SensoryOverload
#Neurodiversity
#Autism
#ASD

Sensory Overload Triggers

#adhd #adhdawareness #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #sensoryoverload #mentalhealth #studentmentalhealth #mentalwellness #braindifferences #ymhc

Sensory Overload Triggers

#adhd #adhdawareness #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #sensoryoverload #mentalhealth #studentmentalhealth #mentalwellness #braindifferences #ymhc

#ADHD #Neurodiversity #ExecutiveDysfunction #SensoryOverload #ADHDParenting #Neurodivergent #Meme #SpongeBobMemes #ActuallyADHD

“Helpful” gadgets or informational signs tend to drive me nuts.
The visual clutter of a “Dirty/Clean” stick-on sign for your dishwasher I find nigh unbearable on both a visual (it ruins the smooth polished surface of the appliance) & intellectual (if in doubt, open the door and Look!) basis. #sensoryoverload #rant

“Helpful” gadgets or informational signs tend to drive me nuts.
The visual clutter of a “Dirty/Clean” stick-on sign for your dishwasher I find nigh unbearable on both a visual (it ruins the smooth polished surface of the appliance) & intellectual (if in doubt, open the door and Look!) basis. #sensoryoverload #rant

I found out about my neurodivergence only a year ago. A massive reality check.

I'm realizing I have almost zero social skills - just manual protocols.
Email is my asynchronous heaven.
Pure data, no pressure.

But 1-1/group meetings... Sensory torture. Calculating facial expressions and body language feels like a manual social engineering project that drains my "inner battery".
While others "sync up", my brain overloads just to look functional.

This is why Mastodon is my safe space - I can be myself here. I'm like at home here.

Have you noticed anything similar?

You're not alone.
You're normal! It's just harder, and you pay a much higher price for it.

#Neurodivergent #WorkLife #Mastodon #SensoryOverload #Accessibility #Autism #Neurodiversity #Email #Fediverse #Life #Work #Blog #Thoughts

I found out about my neurodivergence only a year ago. A massive reality check.

I'm realizing I have almost zero social skills - just manual protocols.
Email is my asynchronous heaven.
Pure data, no pressure.

But 1-1/group meetings... Sensory torture. Calculating facial expressions and body language feels like a manual social engineering project that drains my "inner battery".
While others "sync up", my brain overloads just to look functional.

This is why Mastodon is my safe space - I can be myself here. I'm like at home here.

Have you noticed anything similar?

You're not alone.
You're normal! It's just harder, and you pay a much higher price for it.

#Neurodivergent #WorkLife #Mastodon #SensoryOverload #Accessibility #Autism #Neurodiversity #Email #Fediverse #Life #Work #Blog #Thoughts