Overstimulation = hyperactivity?

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So today was very overstimulating and vigorous, but I feel like I have an excess of energy that I just need to get out of my body.

Most of the time when I've overstimulated, I just get angry and want to punch everything or just can't function normally AT ALL.

But today is different. A while ago I saw this youtube video; I HATE people posting videos of their autistic kids being autistic, but this accurately describes how I feel right now, and similar instances I've periodically experienced throughout my life. I just felt really wound up and hyper, and would do/am doing stuff like this to get it out of my system. I normally avoid things that I KNOW are going to make me feel like this, and have thus not felt like this in a while.

Is this in fact a reaction to overstimulation, or is it something else?



Edit: if the video isn't showing up for anyone else,here is the link

I have a video of myself, over 20 years ago, in an overstimulated hyperactive state. I've always had trouble recognizing my own anxiety/overstimulation until it is "too late". Now I practice mindfulness and it is the only thing that lets me notice that I am getting worked up and need a break.

See below for an overstimulated AS kid around other people - NO SHAME sharing this because I AM an adult now and can give my consent. You have my consent to share this as much as you want.

See what I am talking about at 7:52 in.