That's because your nerves are on edge, she says; if you're overstimulated, you feel unsafe and, as a result, react strongly. Some people also report physical symptoms, like lightheadedness, headaches ...

Many people experience "sensory overstimulation," where they feel like you are bombarded by sensory input, such as sights and sounds. This can be more common in disorders such as ADHD, Aspergers, and ...

Mental-health lingo has peppered conversations for years. Look no further than “gaslighting,” which ushered in a new era of therapy-speak, and its counterparts “trauma,” “toxic,” and “triggered”—all ...