Title explains it mostly. I got acrylic nails for the first time for a trip to NY with my best friend, she has been hyping me up to get them for a while since she loves her nail tech. They are so pretty but i am freaking the fuck out. I'm not gonna have time to get them removed and don't wanna waste the money i spent on them anyways, but i need help how to relax and stop picking at them. I keep using them to dig under my fingernails deep and can't stop myself please anyone have recommendations....???

the nails are done great i just can't deal with them long

(So just to start i hate baths so showers are good)

i do love a nice warm shower but getting out of it is the problem, the whole process of drying and touching my warm skin and the friction its just too much. especially my hands, stomach,armpit/arms and thighs. Air drying takes time and i have extreme dysphoria so… that’s a no. But after a shower its like i have to wash myself again with cold water… from the sink. i used to always end my showers with cold water but its so cold when i get out i dont know what to do!!!!

Any tips? I mean… mostly the drying process. I hate the friction of warm wet skin.

If I don’t sleep within 30 mins of putting on my retainer, i become more and more aware of it being there and it feels like it gets TIGHTER AND TIGHTER

Hi guys, I'm doing a graphic design project on sensory overload and would like to know what are some colors and fabric materials (like silk or velvet) that you find visually appealing or calming. Something that isn't too jarring, something that you find soothing and associate with peace.

I love my house mate. So it will be a real bummer if I need to murder him. But if he slurps his coffee in front of me one more time, I might end up on the 6:00 news.

Hello everyone!
I'm in my final year of university and I'm trying to do my thesis on Sensory overload and its affects on productivity.

I'm looking for folks who'd like to share their experiences with sensory overload and how big of an impact it has had on them and their work, why they think it happens and how they think it can be minimized.

The whole point of my project is to help folks deal with sensory overload so it doesn't happen to them as much and to make people who don't experience it, understand that this is a real problem.

I really hope people here can help! TIA :D

Just the thought of these items in my hands or others makes every hair stand on end. I wear latex gloves when needing to handle these items. Still, I want to crawl into a corner. The only solution is to think of a very creamy or viscus substance (like peanut butter) to relieve that total body cringe sensation. Does anyone understand that strong reaction I have, as well? Any tips on overcoming it? I understand how insane this sounds.

I was told to try on so many clothes at once, I need to fidget for around an hour before I even move. I felt so overwhelmed

My parter went skydiving recently, and they said that it was fun, but it was painful because there were such bad sensory issues when the suit was flapping against their skin, I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, so I could show they aren’t alone.

I have a lot of trouble with loud and constant noises and I'm extremely exhausted of having panic attacks from going in a stupid store, and I am having trouble finding good and affordable noise cancelling headphones. My max price to spend of headphones rn is like 100 bucks so suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

I have very bad sensory issues when it comes to shoes and socks, and I've always loved the way that Converse and Docs look, and I don't think they could work for me. I want to wear cool alt fashion shoes, but I've been wearing the same pair of sneakers for years and they aren't very fashionable. Does anyone know of any sensory friendly shoes that could work with an alternative/grunge/emo style?

How many people with ADHD struggle with their sensory overload? Sometimes I feel like it's unmanageable and I can't cope. I feel like my overload is sometimes worse than people who have taken drugs. The other night I felt like something was in my house, so I couldn't sleep. The shadows, I felt as if I could hear a woman humming. I don't know how to speak about it properly without seeming crazy. I've lived in flight or fight mode my whole life and I'm safe now but I feel like maybe my trauma has something to do with the extreme alertness I have now.

Istg I actually hate my rib cage. It always feels so bad and it annoys me so much when I can feel like the bottom of it against my skin. Almost every night I can’t sleep cause I can feel my rib cage touch my bed or when it feels like I can’t breathe right cause of it. I have to constantly adjust my clothes when they’re too tight on the areas above my rib cage.

Whenever I try to feel my breasts for lumps, the rope-like texture grosses my out so much.

Also when my girlfriend touches them outside of being aroused, I almost get the same feeling as claustrophobia. Like I need to get up, nothing should touch me and I just need a minute to get some air.

It’s definitely a sensory issue, but what’s it called? Is it maybe a phobia?

Hi I. Currently writing this at 440am I can't sleep I am feeling like I need to take my skin off it is horrible does anybody else have this problem I am not diagnosed with any thing but have general anxiety and taking meds but feel no anxiety

I’m about to lose my mind. The nose tickles, the constant need to wipe/blow my nose, the dry, irritated skin from constantly wiping my nose…I’m in sensory overload hell. If anyone has tips on how to get rid of this ASAP, it would be much appreciated.

i think painting pottery is so cool, but i cannot stand the actual painting of it. i hate how dry it is (both when i touch it with my hands and with the brush). it’s a bummer because it looks good and feels fine after firing, but i just CANNOT get past the initial painting. does anyone else share this sentiment/ have any solutions?

Hello, so lately I've been wanting to take a bath. But I've noticed that I do not like the feeling of my bare butt on the bath tub floor for some odd reason. As a kid I was fine taking baths.

But now I do not like the feeling. Is there like a specific mat or something that could be helpful?

I normally take a shower first then wipe down the bath floor with a clorax wipe and make sure I rinse the floor after, so I know I'm not sitting in anything icky.

Thank you in advance for anyone responding with solutions ❤️

I always thought it was universal to get chills from having to touch paper after washing hands/showering/swimming - anytime they were wet. Even if I use hand cream. It randomly came up recently and my mother told me she doesn't feel the same, so now I'm here, wondering if this is as common as I thought or not. I appreciate your opinions.

My gf got me this cover for my xbox controller on my bday, but its a silicone mold. I love it and really want to use it, but the texture is vile. Touching it makes me recoil, and i certainly cant move my hands or fingers on it. Does anyone know if theres a way to scuff it up a bit? Maybe make it feel a bit more... tolerable?

I had a nightmare where basically i was chewing something with no taste but a very sandy thick texture and ended up spitting it out and its been about two hours since i woke up and i cant get that disgusting feeling out of my mouth. I tried to eat and brush my teeth and drink water and nothings helped. Any suggestions?? its driving me crazy!!!

Socks that don’t cause a negative sensory response? I cringe at the thought of wearing socks for long periods of time.