I mostly just shut down.
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I find somewhere to be more alone. Go outside when everyone else is inside, or vice versa. Go to a restroom for a bit (even if you don't have to go, just being solitary for a couple minutes helps.)
At home, I watch YouTube or play games. Basically just fall back to "normal" activities.
Still figuring out how to listen to my body. Yesterday I had a class, but was having a really sensitive day, but I also had one last time and I skipped it, so I really didn't wanna have to skip it a second time. So I said fuck it and took some of my klonopin. It actually helped. I have it for anxiety but I guess it helps with sensory stuff too.
Otherwise I just try to reduce stimuli. Leave parties early if u have to. Wear ear plugs when things get loud. I like to decompress by being at home and on the computer. Still figuring the rest of it out lol. Because sometimes it feels like I can't get away from it, and sometimes it feels like I can't recharge afterwards either. Hopefully my therapist can help me.
Mostly ANC earbuds. If I'm at a social event that's in a relatively confined space I go to the bathroom or outside to decompress a bit.
When I'm at home I do mostly the same stuff. I put my headphones on and lose myself in whatever I'm interested in at the time.
All of mine are probably bad, but if there’s a kernel of good in there it would be having rituals.
Box breathing is a lifesaver
cover my ears and walk away