Sensory Overload : many types ?

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I agree with the thing about the people.
It's really odd. As soon as I start hearing something and it annoys me, it appears to get louder... and louder... and louder... and louder...

[b]jmnixon95 wrote:


"When I experience sensory overloads, one of two things happen. I either shut down and don't want to talk to anyone, then, if bothered, I get very frustrated and might experience a moderate meltdown... or I start zoning out ('in my own world') and feel very tired and my senses get literally exhausted"

I'm 48 and have had this same sort of experience since I was 16 or 17...I always thought it meant I was crazy or brain damaged, because I didn't know what else could be causing it.Then there's the surgeries and the seizures...
Ya, it's been a fun life...NOT!

I know I can go from here, but,man, looking back ,everything finally makes sense
now that I know what was really going on... suffering through all the melt downs and sensory over loads...
I have today...This moment, but I wish I could have had the answer to this puzzle 30 years ago...Joy may have visited me abit more often and stayed longer than a fleeting moment, had I known what the deal was and some clues on how to handle it.

Those of you who have figured this out, in your teens or twenties....
Consider yourself blessed....
(Even though it may not feel like it sometimes).
You have the chance to really learn who you are.
With your whole life ahead of you.
Live your life being your authentic self...[
b]Embrace[/b] your aspieness ... Follow your passions.
I have met alot of wonderful individuals here on WP. You are all a blessing in this lonely life.
Thanx jm for your post...
Evidently, it opened some emotions, I needed to share.
...Who knew?

Anjie

ya I feel like this in crowded places...it is scary and confusing...the rush and chatter of other people, plus the lights and motion is very disorenting. Airports are the worst, next to theme parks, and walmarts on a busy day, sometimes even cafiterias at noon. Mom says that I turn pale, and have a blank expression on my face in crowded places

anjie

even though you discovered later in life what is going on with you...you can choose to have serenity about it now, your life is not over. Grandma Moses is an artist who did not learn to paint until she was in her 80's, she then become semi-famous and goes to show, its not over until you are 6 feet under. Live as if you were at the begining of your life, each day is the begining of the rest of your life. I suggest that you read Mirracle of Mindfulness by Thich Knat Hahn. He basicly talks about living fully in the present moment and not getting pulled down by the past and swept away by worries of the future since all you really have control over is right now. It is a great book with exercises to help you achieve this state of mind.

Thank-you JoJobean, Your encouragement is heartfelt.

I am an admirer of Thich Nat Hahn's philosophy.
(also Ram Dass). Though my dylexia makes it difficult
to read, I have several writings by him and that which
I have read have rarely failed to bring valued insight.
I don't know that I am
familiar with the book you mentioned, however I'm
now motivated to track it down and be reminded of
the value of keepin' on along this path we call Life.


Thanks again, JoJoBean. Blessings to you...
I will meditate on your kind words to aid in returning
the emotional balance, I long for, during this trying time.

Namaste,
Anjie