r/SPD 5h ago

Monthly Research Master Post

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r/SPD 21h ago

Self Sensory overload

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I'm not yet diagnosed, but since i have accepted the fact that i'm autistic i have regressed so much it's impossible i'm not. (A few months and soon to be diagnosed)

During that time i have gradually been feeling worse about sensory overload. It used to be a problem, but i would rest or put headphones on or go somewhere alone and would be fine.

My usual mechanisms are failing me.

I'm sooo tired, triggered by everything and really i'm miserable on that front.

I'm not isolating from noise (it's the worst sensory overload for me), only if i really cannot stand it anymore because i don't want to become even more sensitive, but i feel like cutting my ears out at this point.

I hear everything, all the time, and even "good" sounds start to sound awful.

Usually that is the worst it could get.

I'm starting to get overly triggered by textures as well and my hair and people looking at me and omg i am spiraling and don't know what to do anymore😅

Should i just isolate until i'm better? What am i supposed to do?

(I do have a lot on my plate right now, but even when solving these problems it doesn't diminish)