Reduce Sensory Overload After Stroke

While many people understand the term sensory overload in the context of autism, you might not know that stroke survivors can deal with it, too. Today we’re going to talk about how sensory overload affects survivors and how to manage it for a better quality of life.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Sensory Overload & Survivors
01:12 Common Triggers
01:58 Strategies to Reduce Sensory Overload
05:41 Outro
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[sielorstout]

Thank you for posting this. Non stroke survivors usually don’t realize or give credit that this an actual side effect.💐❤😊

[AndriaYoungMBA]

I didn't realize I was dealing with sensory overload until this post. I deal with it in so many ways I am just really exhausted at the end of each day. Thank you for giving it a name and offering solutions.

[marianneg.]

Overloaded since the beginning of my stroke. People around me did and do not understand the inside of me (also doctors or PT did not understand it). I have now a daily (social poor) schedule. Light (sun) and crowds make me very quickly dizzy and I have to avoid these as much as possible. No birthdays anymore, no parties, no traveling, but I regained the ability to read and listen to sermons, very blessed. Thank you!

[vicentedaligdig]

I'm a stroke survivor for almost 9 years

[pattonkirkpatrick]

I feel sensory overload around socializing re birthday parties a lot of conversing, etc. Exhausting.

[theemilyelizabeth]

I am feeling this sooo much lately. Thank you!!

[trevorstewart]

I'm a 75 year old male and in my case the first move was to remove my hearing aids as the extra volume was not needed and only made the problem worse. I had the aids for business meetings as they helped me zero in on the person talking. The stroke changed my situation to full retirement from active participation, although i still work in the office. My main activity for recovery has been a weekly group Neuro Physio exercise session with other brain injury patients, concentrating on balance and coordination.

[scottbevil]

8 years post and still dealing with sensory overload daily. Light, sounds, and touch.
I don't leave home without sunglasses and earplugs. Can no longer wear denim and some knit sweaters.

[lupeespinoza]

I've never considered sensory overload as one of my issues until I seen this video! It's been 8 years since my stroke. When I go into a store and I have to search the shelves for an item, I get light-headed. I always think my blood sugar is low but when I check it, it's fine. I'm fine when I have a list and find what I need quickly. Again, I've never considered this. Thank you!!

[nypedestrian]

I learned from last year’s eeg that what i thought was sensory overload was also a breakthrough seizure. Sounds are the main trigger but only if I hadn’t had quality sleep and perform too many wfh tasks that tax my brain. Taking the time to ease into my morning routine, wearing loop earbuds, and taking a break from wfh if I don’t have anything time sensitive has helped a lot. However, the one thing that’s harder to mitigate is how my monthly cycle affects it. That’s when I have to hit the cbd oil for extra help.

[strokeandthegarden]

Sensory over load got real bad starting the year before my stroke....And it got a little more after it... Repetitive sounds like bass and treble in music and squeaking dog toys are my strongest triggers.

[CwL-]

Since my stroke I have quit listening to music, and I can't handle crowds it's to the point that I don't attend church as often as I should.
I don't like the same food that I used to

[joshpratt]

I’m always so proud of you Elyse! I’ve seen so many sensory difficulties with my stroke survivors that I’ve often used sensory integration and reflex integration therapy for them to adjust to their environment. Quite a challenge for sure!

[people_watcher]

I have so much going on physically I don't know where to start
When I do start I get nowhere. I feel worse than the first month after my stroke. I do deal with major sensory overload

[Mooregirl]

You know this is my number one problem😢 I try to stay in my room with the lights out. I watch old movies repeatedly it is easier to process. I can create at night, the sun here in Cali is way to bright. I keep sunglasses in my car and keep my car organized ❤tfs

[berttroubleyn]

In 3 of my 4 strokes I suffered damage to the visual cortex. I've had hemianopsia and full blindness during and briefly after my strokes, by they all resolved (mostly, still some small blind spots in my vision). But when I find myself in really crowded places, I feel my vision worsening rapidly to the point of near blindness. Retreating to a quiet place and resting always restores my vision, thankfully.

[IonlyNeedmyCreator]

Please help my BP has shot up since staying with my mom, dogs bark constantly, smokes in the house, and she constantly yells. But, no one understands what I'm dealing with, they just say I'm Exaggerating

[amywatson]

I had to ask to be relocated to an office in one of our other locations. My coworker's loud voice and phone conversations were a huge trigger

[teresitasabino]

Thanks so much for this video Doc godbless you always 😊

[lsnider]

Thank you! I have been having this and not realizing. Lights and too much noise have been triggers. I also find I have issues looking at people when talking to them and if I can I just prefer to shut my eyes. As for noise, if there is too much or too loud it bothers me. Also thinking I had some damage to my spelling, I just blank out on spelling.