Does Diwali dhoom-dhaam get to be too much for you? You’re not the only one; we bring you ways to cope with the overstimulation
Over stimulation during Diwali has become one of the major concerns by many, especially in the last few years
Sometimes Diwali is hard for those who easily get overwhelmed. Be it the noise of the fire crackers, the constant buzz in your home or your room of friends and relatives who mean well but might not necessarily under someone being overstimulated. So in these cases what can you do to make sure that you set boundaries politely and are not dependent on someone else to do them for you. Psychotherapist Rakshanda Inam feels that you should time your social interactions.
Rakshanda Inam, psychotherapist
If you are someone who gets overwhelmed with a room full of people, loud noises and feel uncomfortable, here’s what you can do. Make plans keeping in mind the amount of time and energy you would like to spend in a certain place or with people. Don’t over commit, she says. Put yourself at the centre in both thought and words: “When communicating about your needs or your boundaries, always use an ‘I’ statement, that makes the communication more non-threatening. For example: I feel____, when you/this situation____, because ____. I need____. I may have to__. The objective remains to communicate how you feel rather than how other make you feel,” she adds.
“One must also do a little bit of recce of your surroundings, finding a safe and quiet space or step outside to take a breath.” This allows us to re-centre and ground,” says Inam. One of the ways you can regulate is to lay off the lager. “Go slow on the alcohol. Increased consumption can lower inhibition and can lead to lowered self-control and plan your arrival and exit well in advance. If you are travelling or are being accompanied by anyone, brief them in advance. They can also double up for checking in on you,” she adds.
What can help
>> Carrying something that helps you calm down.
>> Keeping your senses activated by wearing your favourite perfume.
>> Chewing gum.
>> Sipping water.
>> Fidgeting with a piece of jewellery often help us to be grounded and remain aware of the present.
>> Take a bio-break, it gives you time to reset from an emotional and sensory overload.
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