Overstimulation Intolerance

Tips from survivors: “When everything feels like too much, stepping into a quiet space helps my brain reset.”

Difficulty tolerating environments with too much sensory input.

Feeling overwhelmed in busy places, difficulty concentrating when multiple things are happening at once, headaches, fatigue, or irritability.

Stroke can affect the brain’s ability to filter and process sensory information such as sound, light, and movement.

Limiting time in busy environments, taking sensory breaks, reducing background noise or bright lights, and gradually increasing exposure.

Common during stroke recovery, especially in the early stages.

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