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It’s a busy, noisy, bright world. For some, going out is hard. (wapo.st)

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Some businesses are offering special hours and events for people with sensory processing disorder that makes sights, sounds and smells feel overwhelming

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[–] avirse@feddit.uk 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That point about how sensory processing issues can affect your health is so on point, I had no idea how much of my general anxiety was caused just by the world being too loud and bright. Earplugs and sunglasses worked instantly where 5 different medications failed to do anything.

[–] quicksand@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

I agree. I've also found washing my face with cold water to be surprisingly effective at calming my anxiety in public spaces, and it's generally always available. It's amazing how these seemingly small things can make a difference

[–] frogfruit 1 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately for me, earplugs tend to irritate my ears. Weirdly, ADHD meds improve my symptoms a lot, though not completely. Sunglasses are nice though. Rose tinted glasses are nice for bright indoor lighting.