Coping with noise

[BlackeBird]

As someone who carries both a DID and an ASD diagnosis, I can SO relate to this post. I can go very easily into sensory overload, and sound is my most sensitive area. I love my noise-cancelling headphones. You're right that one can't wear them 24/7, but in a situation like a coffee shop I would wear them. I also have issues with visual overstimulation and tactile overstimulation. Lots of times other people can't understand. Florescent lights are the worst - they make a high-pitched buzzing sound that no one around me seems to even hear, let alone be bothered by. They also hurt my eyes. They also feel like something on my skin. I'm always arguing with my coworkers about turning them off and using lamps. I can't think of anything else to suggest other than headphones, and just avoiding noisy crowded places. I'm happiest at home sitting quietly with my cats.

Kate