One of the manifestations of this hazy-headed disconnect from the world in front of me is an unpleasant aversion to visual stimuli such as bright outdoor light, large fluorescent lighted supermarkets, or entry into a crowded room. These situations cause mental stress and strain trying to focus on and make sense of what I’m seeing, like picking out which of 100 brands of cereal I want to take off the shelf! Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Atypical anxiety symptom
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ManaClash
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I don't enjoy crowded places, loud noises or overly bright lights seems to make my anxiety worse. Or if I'm already feeling anxious it seems to exasperate my symptoms. Try not to overthink it man anxiety does a plethora of strange things to our minds and bodies.
May we both recover sooner rather that later. Thanks.
I've experienced this also, though I found it difficult to describe to my therapist. To me, I almost feel "out of phase" with the world, and sometimes experience life as a movie -- in which I am the only audience member! Crazy, I know.
Yes, sensory overload. That’s the term I was looking for. Thanks.