I’m a secondary school student and lately, I’ve been struggling with loud noises. When things get too loud, I feel an intense "overload" and I have to cover my ears or hide in the bathroom. This is new to me, or at least I’ve only started noticing it recently.
My mom thinks I’m just "mimicking" the character Shaun from The Good Doctor and says I’m making excuses. This makes me feel very powerless because the pain from the noise is real to me. I also find myself falling asleep in class because I’m so drained.
I haven't been officially diagnosed, but I'm looking for advice from people who experience similar sensory issues: How do you deal with parents who think you are "acting out" your symptoms? And how do you manage the exhaustion in school?