Does anyone get sensory issues?

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Today I met up with some friends to go to a rave/dj set at a rooftop. And throughout the whole thing I just felt a deep anxiety and being overwhelmed. The volume of the music didn’t help, it made it worse. I just kept feeling bad while I was there, i couldn’t keep up with the conversations. And I kept feeling anxious around my friends who were arguing over personal stuff (they’re bf and gf).

I have an autism referral that I’m looking forward to hearing about. Some think I’m on the spectrum, which could explain why I have sensory issues now.

Dancing to music felt okay, it wasn’t good, it felt like swinging really heavy things attached to my body.

Is this derealisation?

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Could just be anxiety.

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I have had sensory issues since I was a small child. Everything hits me all at once and it is difficult for me to filter inputs. I especially dislike bright light.

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I went on a boat ride once for my birthday, while I was adjusting to meds. While everyone didn’t care what was going on I was over cautious thinking the boat would capsize or I’d fall in the water and I felt I was slower than everyone.

Maybe something to chat to your gp or pdoc about!

Edit: was pretty weird, but as if sz isn’t l

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I get sensory overload a lot. Usually its when several people are talking. I cant focus at all i hear stuff in all directions. I usually bring headphones with me everywhere, and a hat and sunglasses

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I’ve had some weird experiences at parties and in crowds. Lately it’s just loud car exhaust that triggers me.

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I don’t have any issues with lights but I do with audio.

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Yes, When we were dancing and not saying anything I kept having dark catastrophic thoughts, It keeps happening whenever I’m out.
I’ll speak to my care co soon

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Most of the people I know who have autism are affected by both.

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I see.

I’ll have to see what the referral says. My doctor thinks I’m somewhere over the autism rainbow. Some friends also concur.

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I have the exact same issue.

Is it because of ADD?

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Id assume so. I doubt I have autism. But i get sound sensitivity, light sensitivity, if i see too much stuff going on like malls or people doing stuff infront of me its visually irritating/overwhelming.

It could be situation specific as well. Because for example i like loud cars, loud music, video games (if i have motivation lol) and stuff.

Its probably adhd cuz if i can narrowly focus on stuff its fine

My partner says i have a 1000 mile stare when i notice something lol. Like maybe i notice a mark on someones shirt or something shiney or out of place. I just stare intensely without realising, like im in a trance.

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Good luck with it. I have to warn you, I’ve yet to meet anyone who has found an autism diagnosis to be useful in real life. LOLLLLL.

:grin:

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me too I can’t hear my mom talking to me really well when I am at the grocery store with her because of background noise she always gets mad at me or thinks I am not listening also could be some anxiety too in there on my part also have a hard time with crowds and social gatherings whether it’s with strangers or family they both make me have panic attacks and make me anxious so I try to avoid it for the most part if I can

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