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Honeybee999

Updated 11mo ago

Dealing with Overstimulation at Music Festivals

Yo, so, tomorrow i'm going to a music festival, anyone know how to help with overstimulation?

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Addix

2y

Don’t know if you’ve heard of these but, playing earbuds. They are for playing in a band while protecting your hearing. They’re great, muffle everything but you can still hear people talking and loader noises (both muffled)
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Honeybee999

2y

thank you for the advice, i have an idea of what will work now! 🙃
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Strawberrybee

2y

Noise canceling headphones(you can still hear through them but it makes things less ouch), or noise canceling earbuds. also it is nice to have stuff to fidget with!
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Honeybee999

2y

thank you! Will prolly pick some up in the morning!
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Placebo1228

2y

I agree with earbuds. I use them to listen to grounding stuff when I'm getting over stimulated, even when I'm going to listen to music. I also tend to meditate when I'm getting too riled up, closing my eyes and focusing on my breathing while letting the music in.
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HiddenGem

2y

Look for a couple of places you can go to that’s away from most of the people so that you know where you could go if need be
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Honeybee999

2y

thank you, will do!
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thisismyfunnickname

2y

Along with everyone saying to get earbuds or noise cancelling headphones, remember to pack a bag with you!! In this bag, put some fidget toys, some comforting textures/smells/foods, and a bottle of water/your favorite drink. This will help regulate you through your festival experience to orevent overstimulation. Also remember to check for exits/a place to go where it's quiter/less intense for you. Bring sunglasses if you're light sensitive. Have someone on speed dial in case you need to hear their voice to calm down, or go to this app, y'know, we all understand the struggles!
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Honeybee999

2y

thank you🥺 so much lol yall have been so helpful no joke

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