I'm feeling very overwhelmed lately

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I'm not feeling well. I was feeling great up until Yesterday. Now I can barely function. I could barely stay awake. Everything feels like sensory overload.

Even sitting down and having a conversation seems impossible. I think I will stay in my room tomorrow. I do not want to be around people. I dont think people want to be around me either. I do not feel right.

I'm sorry this happened, but it's your body's way of telling you to slow down. It's good that you recognised the feelings before having a meltdown or upsetting someone around you.

Try to think of some enjoyable things you can do in your room, whether it's sleeping all day, or spending time on an interest which might help you relax.

When I go into shutdown I don't even use electric lights. I don't allow any stimuli in my environment: no music, no people, no television, etc. I just decompress and do whatever makes me feel most at peace.

I hope you feel better soon.

You probably were heading towards a meltdown but if you are able to take some time to yourself now it should help. Definitely rest up, sleep when you can and try to shut out the outside world for a bit. I hope you feel better soon

Sending you support vibes. I am having a rough time of it also. Self-care, lots of self-care. Outside help when necessary. It's ok to contact supportive people, even though some of us (like me) are afraid or uncomfortable to do so.

I think you're right about sensory overload. And you're doing the right thing by taking some time to be solitary and relax. Try to enjoy some downtime rather than feel guilty about it! (Happened to me earlier this week- I had to cancel 2 Zoom calls and spend about 36 hours in a darkened room.)

I've also been feeling under the weather. Take care of yourself.

If you have a soothing special interest or stim now would be this time to employ them.