Dealing with Sensory Overload as an Autistic Person

I have these noise cancelling earplugs that help, called Loops. Theyre small so I can take them anywhere and not really noticeable

That’s called sensory overload. It happens to lots of people and is totally normal. Autistic people experience it more. Noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs can help. Sometimes taking a break somewhere quiet helps, it really just depends on the person.

Oh yes!! My biggest one that I experience is in the kitchen. Someone is talking, someone is crinkling a food wrapper, and the TV is going as well ☺️

I used to think my sensory overwhelm was anxiety too! I have a really hard time when there's a lot of sounds going on so I usually take my headphones everywhere. I also got the loop experience earplugs but I don't like that they make it so I can hear my breathing loudly.