Sensory Overload

Sensory overload happens when the brain gets bombarded with more stimuli than it can handle, like excessive noise, lights, or smells, leading to feelings of anxiety, confusion, or fatigue. In our hyper-connected modern world, it's often triggered by urban environments or digital screens, making it a common challenge for people with neurodiverse conditions like autism. This term underscores how what we perceive can quickly tip from enriching to overwhelming.