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 ...

Overstimulation is when the brain gets too much input at once. This can make it hard to focus, think clearly, or stay calm. Feeling annoyed or drained, acting confused or frustrated, and not being ...

Feeling overstimulated can take you out of your body and trap you in your head. Whether you’re dealing with racing thoughts or feeling as if there is far too much going on around you, slowing your ...