Ep 266: Overstimulation: the HSP Kryptonite

SelfKind with Erica Webb

Overstimulated? This is like kryptonite for us Highly Sensitive People. Very familiar kryptonite …
So, what is overstimulation? What contributes to it? And why does understanding it matter? That’s what we’re diving into in this episode of the podcast - SelfKind with Erica Webb.
You’ll hear:
⛈️ The sources of stimulation that contribute to overstimulation and overwhelm
🪟 How the window of tolerance can help us understand the impact of overstimulation
🫵 Why overstimulation and overwhelm are particularly important topics for Highly Sensitive People, even though everyone can get overstimulated and overwhelmed.
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If you’re an HSP dealing with overwhelm, you might want to explore options of working with me, Erica, more deeply to put practices and strategies in place for navigating what it’s like to be highly sensitive in a big, noisy world.
You can learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm and Overstimulation
00:32 Defining Overwhelm and Overstimulation
01:24 Highly Sensitive People and Overstimulation
03:01 Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity
05:10 The Window of Tolerance
07:06 Factors Contributing to Overstimulation
10:34 Common Triggers and Their Impact
16:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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