Overstimulated: A Survival Manual for the Highly Sensitive Mind

By Samantha Lee

Overstimulated: A Survival Manual for the Highly Sensitive Mind

That overwhelming feeling when everything is just... too much? There's a reason for it.

If you leave social gatherings feeling drained, get headaches in busy stores, or need hours to recover from a normal workday, you might be dealing with overstimulation. And no, you're not being dramatic-your brain just processes the world differently.

This book explains why some people get overwhelmed more easily and what you can actually do about it. No fluff, no life-changing promises-just practical information for when modern life feels like it's set to maximum volume.

You'll learn: Why your nervous system reacts the way it does (spoiler: it's not your fault)How to spot the early warning signs before you hit the wallQuick recovery techniques that work when you're already friedHow to handle situations you can't avoid, like work meetings or family eventsWays to say no without feeling guilty about itHow to create space for yourself without becoming a hermit
What makes this different:
This isn't about "embracing your sensitivity" or turning overwhelm into a superpower. It's about understanding how your brain works and making day-to-day life more manageable.

Inside you'll find: The real science behind why loud noises, bright lights, and crowds affect you differentlyHow to deal with "sensitivity hangovers"-that exhausted feeling after overstimulating daysA toolkit of quick strategies for when you're stuck in overwhelming situationsHow to explain your needs to other people without sounding demandingSimple changes to your environment that make a bigger difference than you'd think
This book is for: Highly sensitive people who are tired of being told to "toughen up"Anyone with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traitsPeople who feel emotionally and physically drained by normal activitiesAnyone who's ever wondered if they're just "too sensitive" for the world
What this book won't do:
Tell you that sensitivity is a gift, promise to cure your overwhelm, or suggest you can just think your way out of overstimulation. Instead, it gives you practical tools that work with your nervous system, not against it.

If you're exhausted from pretending everything is fine when you're internally screaming, this book gets it. And more importantly, it offers real solutions that don't require you to change who you are.

Finally, a guide that treats overstimulation like the real issue it is-not a character flaw.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKBYS33S
• ISBN13: 9798294609245
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"