Emotions and Mental Health
What Is Overstimulation? Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and How to Cope
What Does It Mean to Be Overstimulated? Picture this: you're in a busy cafe. The noise is a dull roar, your phone lights up with yet another notification, and a colleague is trying to get your attention. Suddenly, you feel overwhelmed . Your patience snaps, your thoughts scramble, and you have an intense urge to leave— now . This is the visceral reality of being overstimulated . It's your nervous system signaling that it's reached its capacity for sensory input . That sudden urge to flee a
Lexy PachecoJul 29, 2025