Sensory Overload
I have always struggled with some sensory issues. When I was little, I would deal with them by acting up in crowded public places like stores. Now, I often get a feeling of disorientation and sometimes some autistic isms, but at least I know what`s happening.
Yesterday I attended a psychology conference at my college (I'm a psychology student). I enjoyed all the presentations and posters and may be presenting a poster myself next year. One thing I found difficult is during the breaks I would often try to talk to someone, and if other people were talking around me, I couldn`t process what they were saying and the noise around me. All the voices seemed to echo. Sometimes, the noise would be so much, I would lose my words in the middle of speaking. A similar thing happened to me often over at U of A when I was in large classes. Also, when I go to places like West Edmonton Mall, or Capital Ex, I often get over stimulated and disoriented. Another effect is after I spend a day out in a crowded public place, I'm very exhausted.
Some people have suggested things like plugging one ear. Others have suggested meditation. I'm going to try a few of those things and see if they work. If anyone else has any other suggestions, please put a comment to this post.