Sensory overload hit me bad today

[WiredIncorrectly]

My uncle came to take me to the shops. I am grateful for his help.

The journey to the shop was mentally draining. He talks loud, and fast. He talks about conspiracy, and Trump. He was telling me there's hidden cameras everywhere you can't see.

I wanted to scream "Stop! Shut up! Let me out of the car!". It was like an uncomfortable nightmare dream with Renn and Stimpy.

I got home and made a cup of tea and tried to relax. I was overloaded. I put on some white noise and closed my eyes.

Then my phone went. It was my ex. She was going mad about how the doctors messed up her medications. She tends to tell me the entire story from A to Z, every part. And then repeats it.

She's a good friend bless her, and it's not her fault my head gets this way.

But that was more emotional overload. I was covering my ears a lot during the conversation. The noise of her talking became chaotic. I could hear it echoing in my ears like multiple people talking.

My chest got tight, mind racing, wanting to escape but not wanting to upset anybody. Feeling like I was going to pass out from it all. Silently wishing to pass out to escape it all.

I said I've got to go, and explained what was happening. She knows me pretty well. I told her I'd call her back later when I've relaxed and settled down.

It's s**t when this happens. I'm left totally flat and drained. I had things to do today but that's all out the window.

I try to protect my peace and avoid negativity at all costs. Because I end up in these states where my senses are overloaded.

[BlueIris]

Thinking of you, James, that sounds rough.

Earlier this week I had a 3pm GP appointment that I already wasn't looking forward to; I was called in late, giving the waiting room time to fill up with noisy kids running about all over the place. I was tearful and shaking by the time they called me in.

Here if you ever want to talk.

[WiredIncorrectly]

Thinking of you, James, that sounds rough.

Earlier this week I had a 3pm GP appointment that I already wasn't looking forward to; I was called in late, giving the waiting room time to fill up with noisy kids running about all over the place. I was tearful and shaking by the time they called me in.

Here if you ever want to talk.

The older I get, the more I dislike children Doctors are terrible places for that esp. around school time. I'm allowed to wait outside with my dog when I go the doctors and feel uncomfortable. Are you allowed to wait outside?

I've got to go today to order my script, and today I run out. I'm on weekly script since the hospitalisation. A pain to have to keep going up there. Was meant to do that today. I fell asleep for 7 hours! Just woke up.

Hope you are doing ok Blue. And thank you I appreciate that. Time to walk the dog, he's so good when I'm not well. If I sleep a lot he'll just curl up in a ball on my legs. He never messes in the house if I sleep over.

[NoraB]

The older I get, the more I dislike children Doctors are terrible places for that esp. around school time. I'm allowed to wait outside with my dog when I go the doctors and feel uncomfortable. Are you allowed to wait outside?

Those I gave birth to, I quite like, lol. (Plus my grandchildren who are about 25% moi)

Other people's kids, not so much...

I think you have a decent sense of self-awareness, James. You know what you need to do in order for your brain to settle down, and that's good.

I hope you feel better soon.