When I say I’m sensitive, I don’t mean I cry at rom-coms (even though I do).
I mean my nervous system operates—like it’s on a 24/7 group project trying to process:

• the lighting in the room,

• the energy shift when somebody walks in,

• the itchy tag in my shirt,

• and the fact that the microwave is STILL beeping after 2 minutes. 

Rolling Up My Sleeves

Without even realizing it, I had developed these tiny, barely noticeable coping mechanisms. My body was unconsciously screaming, “Please don’t put anything tight on my wrists, I’m trying to breathe out here!” 😩  I’ve been working on regulating my nervous system without even knowing it.

Like: I need nothing or very little on my wrists or else I feel shackled and trapped.

The minute I take off jewelry. a bracelet. or roll up my sleeves? Instant relief. Needing things loose, soft, breathable. Not a fashion choice. Not a personality quirk.

Regulation.

And Here’s the Thing…

So many of us are doing the same thing—regulating without realizing it.

We’re skipping noisy events.
Needing silence in the car after work.
Turning the lights down low like we’re setting the mood—for ourselves.
Avoiding that one friend who talks in ALL CAPS.
And we think we’re just being “particular”? Nah sis. That’s your body advocating for you.

Let Me Break It Down Like This:

🩺 Examples You Ain’t Gonna Find on WebMD:

• The group text got 86 notifications… and your soul just whispered, “Put the phone down.”

• The overhead lights at work feel like they’re interrogating your dreams.

• Somebody gives you a light touch on your shoulder and your spirit LEAVES the chat.

• You cancel brunch and feel bad—but you really just needed 4 hours of pure silence.

That ain’t you being “moody.”
That’s your nervous system trying to keep you from crashing out.

Sis, We’re Basically Human iPhones

We’re out here like walking computer processors. Constantly taking in data from the world around us—knowingly and unknowingly.

 And all that info?
It impacts how we think, how we move, how we make decisions… and whether or not we got the willpower to “show up and perform” like we always do.

So What You Gon’ Do About It?

🛑 Stop ignoring the signals. Start intentionally paying attention to what dysregulates you—and what regulates you.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Start nuturing your boundaries. Advocate for what feels (like actual physical sensations) right for you.

Here’s your sensory survival starter pack:

✨ Recognize your triggers – Loud, bright, chaotic? Clock it.
✨ Say what you need – “I need quiet.” “I can’t do that today.” Period.
✨ Create sensory-safe zones – Yes, you can vibe-proof your life.
✨ Give yourself grace – You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re just aware. And that's power.