SIGNS OF OVERSTIMULATION Overstimulation can happen when your body is receiving too many signals from your senses, causing anger, discomfort, and many other symptoms. Listed below are a few to look out for:
Urge to cover your ears or eyes.
Trouble breathing.
Extreme temperature sensitivity.
Feeling the need to self isolate.
Muscle tightness or jaw clenching.
All your senses feeling heightened.
Restlessness/the inability to sit still.
Being irritable and having a short temper.
Inability to hold a conversation.
Speaking faster or slower than usual.
Becoming hyper aware of clothes on your body.
Feeling nauseas
Racing thoughts.
Experiencing insomnia.
Anxiety and fear.
Shivering/shaking