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    Category: Neurodiversity

    What Is Sensory Overload? Signs, Triggers, Examples & Recovery

    Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more input than it can process. That input can come from sound, light, movement, touch, smell, or from…

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    Johan Lammers, MSc March 12, 2024
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    • 🧠 The Science Behind This Pattern
    • 🔍 What Sensory Overload Actually Is
    • 🔎 Signs of Sensory Overload
    • 🌡️ What Causes Sensory Overload?
    • 🧩 Common Triggers of Sensory Overload
    • 🔄 Why Some Days Feel Fine and Other Days Don’t
    • 🧠 How the Brain Processes Sensory Information
    • 👥 Emotional and Nervous System Effects
    • 🧠 Sensory Overload in Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, and Burnout
    • 🏫💼 Real-Life Examples at Work, Home, and Socially
    • 🛠 Coping Skills and Tools for Sensory Overload
    • 🌿 Strengths in This Pattern
    • 🪞 Personal Profile Questions
    • 🌱 Conclusion: What Is Sensory Overload?
    • 📚 Related Articles and Courses
    • 🔬 External References
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