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Originally Posted by YoucancallmeFlower
AlwaysChanging2-I have often experienced what you describe in your
first post here, and it was diagnosed as Sensory Overload. Not saying
that is what you have, but it sounds very similar. Your solution of
focusing on something is very smart. Unfortunately, mine hits me so
quickly there is no time for rational thought. Goes right into panic attack
mode. I had to quit driving because of it. Wonder if it is connected to
PTSD?
To the original poster-I agree that you need to speak to someone.
Things you can do in the meantime-read and study about this disorder,
keep a daily journal, eliminate as much stress from your life as you
possibly can. Take some of the quizzes here, read the articles on this subject. Stay involved and keep posting. Best of luck.  |
I experience sensory overload like walking into a superstore with all the registers ringing, people talking and shuffling, rows and rows of patterns and color, the din, ..it triggers my dr/dp...and can lead to a panic attack, but I do grounding techniques like focusing on an object to analyze it.
When it came to meetings or meeting new people...it’s same but different. Its the fear of every looking, listening, focusing on me and my system being judged for I already judge myself as a whack-a-doo. All mostly more like complex-ptsd. W