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Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World
Too loud, too bright, too tight? You're not dramatic. Your nervous system is working overtime.
Who it's for
Many adults who feel "too sensitive" have never had words for why a scratchy label, an open-plan office or a loud restaurant wipes them out.
Overwhelmed→Understood and equipped
Feelings it meets
What it is
Sharon Heller's guide to sensory defensiveness, a strong reaction to sensations most people barely notice: clothing tags and tight waistbands, certain food textures, sudden or piercing sounds, crowds, escalators and tunnels.
Where to find it
Paperback, ebook and accessible formats (Bookshare); widely held in libraries.
Before you start
Age: Not rated (suggested 16+)
I had three chairs in my house; one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Visitors”
