As of the past week, I’ve been dealing sensory overload. I’ll wake up already stressed for some reason and then, once my year old starts climbing on me, it’s over - I’m trying not to cry and shout in anger and just want to run away and lock myself in a room alone. I can’t explain why this is happening all of a sudden, but wanted to see if any of y’all can relate this.
Okay, you describing the “small child climbing on me” sensory overload really resonates with me. I have two kids and my 4yo is constantly climbing in and out of my lap any time I sit down. Some days it makes me want to crawl out of my skin. So yep, I’m right there with you.
I've actually been struggling with sensory overload myself a lot lately. I'm not sure why either
This could be a sign of depression. I recommend talking to a doctor and/or a therapist. I’ve been there. I know this isn’t how you want to react. It’s so frustrating when you don’t feel like you have control over your emotions. Praying for you!
It’s totally okay and I feel you!! I can assure you are far from being the only one to feel this way with no apparent reason. I learned something with this app’s stories that helps me a bit. When you feel like you’re sensory overloaded, check if you’re H.A.L.T.: Hungry, Angry, Lonely and/or Tired. I’m more susceptible to be sensory overloaded when I’m doing groceries when I’m hungry, for example. Sometimes, you’re just tired and you need some rest. You can also be tired because you had a lot of social interactions in the week and need a really good amount of rest and to be alone for a while. Or precisely because you had a lot of sensory things to manage during your week! Or you can just be tired from a long day at work. In all of cases, you need to take care of yourself, by eating, calming through breathing exercises, by doing some relaxing activities, by sleeping… it’s sometimes hard to go through that but it’s okay, you will feel better and you’re not alone ❤️ (I hope my English was okay and my message is understandable, feel free to correct me if not 😅)
