Overstimulated

Hi I get really overstimulated easily, it can be hard being around people because sometimes noises like chewing or just being around people in general can cause me extreme anxiety and I get super overwhelmed. I’m not sure if this is ocd but recently I was watching a show with my friend and they were chewing and laughing super loud and I said they were overstimulating me and they haven’t talked to me since. Was that rude of me, does anyone know ways to help getting overstimulated or if they get overstimulated? Does anyone think this could be ocd or could I possibly have autism or adhd? I’m not sure.

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

I’m not a professional so I can’t say for sure, but it sounds like it could also be misophonia. I highly recommend speaking to your doctor about your symptoms. Also I don’t think it was rude of you to say that to your friend; you were letting them know that you were being triggered and wanted them to stop. There’s nothing to be mad about and they shouldn’t ignore you over that?? 😭 Anyways, I also get overstimulated easily and I find that doing grounding techniques, box breathing, listening to white noise helps me with the discomfort and anxiety. Oh and going on walks are quite soothing too.

Username: CoffeencreamCoffeencream

Date posted: 1y ago

I get overstimulated all the time and a lot of people I know also do. They clearly weren’t a great friend if they stopped speaking to you for saying that or just weren’t a very understanding person. I know overstimulation is very common in people with autism and that ocd and adhd go hand in hand with autism quite often but there’s absolutely nothing wrong if any of those things applied to you. Idk if overstimulation is an ocd symptom or not but it is extremely common and happens to the best of us

Username: Danae0404Danae0404

Date posted: 1y ago

@hanniebananie Thank you, this makes me feel much better❤️

Username: CoffeencreamCoffeencream

Date posted: 1y ago

@ferretsandlizards You’re so welcome❤️

Username: Tay1203Tay1203

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

you werent rude, you advocated for yourself so that you could be just as comfortable as your friend was. i am sorry they couldn't see that. i get overstimulated constantly and it can be hard for people to understand. idk if it's an ocd symptom either but you would be suprised what is and what isn't. ive had food aversions for years and only recently learned that it is an ocd symptom.

Username: Swizzle65

Date posted: 5y ago

I'm very nervous to post this because I feel like a bad person right now but does anybody else with harm OCD get scared that's if they get annoyed or angry with someone the thoughts will become more real? I hate the noise of people eating, for example, and I know it's something people can't help but I hate the noise and then I get more intrusive thoughts and have to leave the room or put earphones in or sometimes I just cry and can't tell People why because I can't be like you eat too loud so I might hurt you! I'm scared if someone really annoys me or hurts me more seriously that I won't have control. It's really stressing me out. Sorry for the rant.

Harm OCD

Username: Jordi1220

Date posted: 1y ago

Are You Mad At Me?

Does anyone deal with OCD in relationships where you’re constantly ritualizing making sure people aren’t mad at you? I constantly ask “are you mad at me?” or I’ll go back and over-clarify things I said and people are always like “dude I didn’t even notice you said something wrong” or “i didn’t even think about it that way”. It’s relieving but I feel like it’s just the OCD getting what it wants out of the ritual. I will say that recently, I’ve been able to let the obsession go in one ear and out the other more than ever before, but I still obsess over what people think of me. Would love to hear some shared experiences or advice.

Username: miss down ba...

Date posted: 1y ago

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Anyone else feel overstimulated over having to spend time with family? i hate this i feel so awkward, i keep watching my movements to make sure i don’t bump or touch anyone inappropriately to the point where i look awkward. I feel so weird and stupid I had to go back in my room because i couldn’t deal with it

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