So the trick is to steel ourselves from its impact to minimize its risk, allowing us to take advantage of all of our advantages. Sensory overload is one of these vulnerabilities.
But like all great advantages, it has its risks and vulnerabilities too. You’ve got this ADHD- it's got some incredible superpowers and tremendous advantages. This can lead to an issue with processing and interpreting the information, resulting in confusion and difficulty paying attention. Sensory overload occurs when a person's senses become overwhelmed by stimuli in their environment. And while many people get overloaded from time to time, your ADHD makes it much more likely to happen to you. The music is pumping, the crowds of people are hovering, people are laughing and talking, the air is thick with the smell of freshly ground coffee, and the moment the barista yells a drink order, you feel like you’re going to explode. But the moment you walk through the door, you’re hit with the dizzying overwhelm that is a Starbucks at 11 am. You are desperate for a little caffeine boost and the sweet soothing sensation of your favorite drink treat. You dash into Starbucks to grab a much-needed cup of coffee, already feeling pretty fried after a long morning of zoom meetings and surfing through the treacherous sea of office politics.
