Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
In fact,one surveyfound that 82% of Americans have felt overstimulation at some point in their lives.
I just cant handle it right now, you say.
Here, our expert therapists explain more information about sensory overload and share tips on managing overstimulation.
What causes sensory overload?
Sensory overload can happen for a wealth of reasons.
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But, thats not all.
Then there are people who are just more naturally susceptible at a baseline, says Snow.
Snow explains that we often cycle between the twostress responses.
It becomes hard to think clearly, its hard to make decisions, its hard to focus.
And when were in those states, its also hard to sleep, she adds.
So, what can you do to keep calm?
But, were here to tell you thereisa way to feel calm.
Here are some of our favorite expert-approved strategies to try when were overstimulated.
Slavens agrees, and heres why.
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But instead of rushing through your action items for the day, let yourself slow down.
My clients are always surprised by this, it sounds so simple, but its effective, Snow says.
Spend a couple of minutes on your own in a bathroom, empty room, or in the garden.
Slavens, who has children of her own, says yes, it is.
Breathe in through your nose and sigh out through your mouth.
Going on a walk is a form of bilateral movement.
For an added bonus, try combining the techniques weve already mentioned.
The bottom line
Everyone experiences some pop in of overstimulation at some point in their lives.
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