Sensory overload

Sensory overload is when one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment. There are many things that impact an individual. Examples of these elements are urbanization, crowding, noise, mass media, technology, and the explosive growth of information. Sensory overload is commonly associated with sensory processing disorder. Like its opposite sensory deprivation, it has been used as a means of torture.Effects of Psychological TortureIsolation, Sensory Deprivation & Sensory Overload

Symptoms
There are a variety of symptoms that have may cause sensory overload. These symptoms can occur in both children and adults. Some of these symptoms are:
Irritability
"Shuts down", or refuses to participate in activities and/or interact with others
Avoids touching or being touched
Gets overexcited
Covers eyes around bright lights
Makes poor eye contact
Covers ears to close out sounds or voices
Complains about noises that do not affect others
Having difficulty focusing on an activity
Constantly changing activities, never completing a task
Irritation caused by shoes, socks, tags, or different textures
Over-sensitivity to touch, movement, sights, and/or sounds
Has trouble with social interactions
Extremely high or extremely low activity levels
Muscle tension
Fidgeting and restlessness
Angry outbursts
Sleeplessness/fatigue
Difficulty concentrating

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Category:Sensory system