What it really feels like to be overstimulated In clinical terms, overstimulation—or sensory overload—means your brain is unable to process all the sensory information it’s receiving.

Lots of people claim to be overstimulated online — but what does that actually mean? Here, an expert explains what overstimulation is and how to cope.

Mikailah Frey's five-year-old son was overstimulated after a long day celebrating his birthday. His family and friends decided to sing the happy birthday song in a way that respected this.

When kids were let loose in a space with 16 options, it was toy chaos — they flitted from item to item like overstimulated bees in a preschool garden.

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A woman was so "overstimulated" by the amount of wild things happening in New York City that she didn't notice a major celebrity right in front of her. Artist and educator Shayna Strype, 34, lives ...

Feeling drained, anxious, or irritable? You might be overstimulated! Learn how to identify and manage sensory overload for better well-being.