How To Mitigate Sensory Overload

Avoid Serious Triggers

Individuals who are prone to sensory overload should have a good idea of some of their biggest triggers. If a patient cannot personally manage their condition, their healthcare provider should be able to help them navigate this area. This would mean making sure they avoid situations that will make them experience sensory overload as much as possible. For instance, if a patient knows large crowds and parties are often too much for them to handle without experiencing sensory overload, they may wish to seriously consider not attending, or coming up with appropriate coping mechanisms with their doctor to make a short appearance possible. If patients must avoid big parties, they may wish to let their friends and family know they can really only attend smaller gatherings. Individuals who are close to the patient will understand and try to help them out in any way possible.

Employing several of these methods can help with sensory overload and give patients the much-needed relief you are looking for. These measures can help with irritability, restlessness, and discomfort due to sensory overload. It can be scary and overwhelming, so knowing techniques that can help ahead of time is very useful.