Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1
avatar

Vengefulgayunicorns

Updated 1y ago

Sensory Overload at Restaurants: Is it Normal?

Does anybody else go to restaurants and get so overstimulated that they want to crawl under the table and make everything go silent and kinda disappear? For me I think its the lights buzzing, the music in the background, and the sound of the silverware clinking. But this never really happened to me before? I'm usually, at least I think so, not this sensitive to sounds too often. So is it normal to be super sensitive some days and other days not? Also, does this happen to others?

Can you help? Connect today

avatar

Saturn_Silver

1y

I do, for me it's all the people talking and my brain wants to listen to what everyone is saying and I can't stop it
avatar

Vengefulgayunicorns

1y

same! I thought it was just me!
avatar

Evaleastaristev

1y

Absolutely normal to be effected some days and not others. It's all about what other stimuli you've had that day, and how much you can handle. I would suggest earplugs, the type that cut that noise, but still allow you to hear the people you're with. Mine have helped me immensely
avatar

Vengefulgayunicorns

1y

I will definitely look into it and try to get some
avatar

NonbinarySlytherin

1y

If I have to go in I will plan ahead. I have looked at the menu online before going so I know. Sometimes, I will have it written down before because I overall struggle with verbal communication and it just gets worse if I am overstimulated.
avatar

Vengefulgayunicorns

1y

I struggle with verbal communication too. I'll definitely try those.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc