Overstimulation

Overstimulation involves heightened sensory input leading to feeling overwhelmed. Symptoms include restlessness, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, often linked to nervous system effects or pre-existing sensitivities.

Overstimulation, in this context, refers to a state of heightened sensory input and excitation, leading to a feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to effectively process information. It can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, insomnia, and increased sensitivity to light, sound, or touch. The intensity can vary greatly, but it generally reflects an imbalance between the level of stimulation and the individual's capacity to adapt to it. It can be triggered by a medication's effect on the nervous system, leading to enhanced neuronal activity or altered neurotransmitter levels. It can arise in individuals with pre-existing sensitivities (e.g. those with anxiety disorders or ADHD), or it may be a unique or transient response to a specific substance.