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Use when noise, crowds, or lights make you tense, foggy, or overwhelmed.
Sensory resets quickly quiet the nervous system so you can think clearly again.
Reduces overload and restores focus, accuracy, decision-making, and communication.
Signs of Overstimulation ⌄
- 🏃♂️💨Strong urge to escape or 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 or use dark mode
- Wear sunglasses; soften or close your eyes
- Move to a dimmer area
👂 Hearing
- Use earplugs or noise-canceling headphones
- Play white noise or calm instrumental
- Hum quietly to soften background noise
✋ Touch / Body
- Step to a quieter, less crowded spot
- Give yourself more physical space
- Do a brief stretch to release tension
🌬️ Air / Environment
- Step outside for fresh air
- Use Do Not Disturb to cut alerts