Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming
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Apr 7, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by 3 PM? It might not just be your to-do list. Discover how ADHD affects your nervous system, making some stimuli feel unbearable. The podcast shares hilarious studies, including one where researchers zapped participants to test sensitivity! Learn why ADHD brains skip crucial stress signals and how hidden overstimulation drains your focus. Plus, insights on recognizing when your sensory overload is spiraling you toward burnout. Tune in for a blend of humor and groundbreaking research on living with ADHD.
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ADHD and Sensory Overload
ADHD adults experience altered somatosensory processing, including tactile sensitivity.
This affects how they perceive touch and integrate sensory information, often unconsciously.
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Arm-Touching for Science
Speaker 0 shares a humorous anecdote about the researchers' methods involving arm-touching.
This highlights the unique challenges in studying sensory experiences in a controlled setting.
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Tactile Sensitivity in ADHD
People with ADHD self-reported higher tactile sensitivity and showed lower tolerance for nerve stimulation.
This was measured using objective tests and correlated with ADHD symptom severity.
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You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list.
In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late.
What we cover:
The study that literally zapped people’s arms to test tactile sensitivity (yes, really)
Why ADHD brains skip the “heads-up” signal neurotypical brains use to handle stress
What happens when noise and lighting quietly drain your executive function
How to spot the signs of hidden overstimulation before you hit burnout
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