Signs of Overstimulation ⌄
- 🏃♂️💨Strong urge to find quiet.
- 💧Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or emotional.
- 🌫️Brain fog or slower processing.
- 🔊😣Annoyed by noise, lights, or people.
- 💢Headache, tension, or fatigue.
👁️ Eyes
- Lower brightness.
- Wear sunglasses; close your eyes.
👂 Hearing
- Use earplugs or noise-canceling headphones.
- Play white noise.
- Hum to soften background noise.
✋ Touch / Body
- Step to a less crowded spot.
- Give yourself more physical space.
- Do a brief stretch to release tension.
🌬️Environment
- Step outside.
- Use Do Not Disturb to reduce alerts.
Use when noise, crowds, or lights make you tense or foggy.
Sensory resets lower threat signals quickly so your thinking brain comes back online.
Reduces overload and restores focus, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure.