Last week I asked the following question of autistic people on Instagram: What does sensory overload feel like? These are some of the responses I received: “Like the world is spinning in so many directions.” “Chaotic, like I can’t take in anymore or I could explode! Each ability quits functioning…” “Like I’m a coke bottle that’s been shaken up.” “Agitation, bombarded, too loud, too fast, too much, fight, flight, shut down.” “My mind going blank, my vision gets blurry, it’s like everything stops around you.” “Like wearing 3D glasses in a movie...
