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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that even making a simple decision becomes difficult?

When you experience sensory overload after a brain injury, bright lights, background noise, conversations, and other sensations can feel like too much at once. In those moments, it may be hard to remember what usually helps you feel better or decide what to try next.

That is why preparing ahead of time can make a difference.

In the Love Love Brain workbook, Adeline encourages readers to write down their own ideas for managing sensory overload while they are feeling well. This way, when a difficult moment arrives, they have personal reminders they can turn to.

🧠 Why Planning Ahead Matters

When you are already overwhelmed, trying something unfamiliar may feel like another demand on your brain.

You may struggle to concentrate, remember instructions, or figure out which strategy to use. A suggestion that sounds helpful on a good day might not feel right when you are experiencing sensory overload.

Planning ahead gives you an opportunity to think about your needs when you feel calmer.

You can explore different strategies, decide which ones suit you, and write down your ideas before you need them.

Then, when a difficult moment comes, you do not have to start from scratch.

📖 Make the Workbook Personal to You

The Love Love Brain workbook includes a space for readers to record their own ideas for managing sensory overload.

This is important because you do not have to use someone else’s strategies if they do not work for you.

For example, one person may feel better in a quiet room. Another may prefer gentle background sounds. Someone else may need to step away from their phone or ask people to give them more space.

Your personal notes might include:

🌧️ What usually makes you feel overwhelmed.

🌿 Which environmental changes help you feel more comfortable.

🎧 What sounds or surroundings you find calming.

🤝 What you would like a caregiver or trusted person to do when you need support.

💗 What reminders help you feel safe and understood.

You can write these notes in your own words. The goal is to create a guide that reflects your experiences and preferences.

💗 Fill It Out While You Are Feeling Well

One of the most important ideas in Adeline’s message is to complete the workbook while you are feeling well, rather than waiting until you are already struggling.

Choose a time when you feel relatively calm and have enough energy to think about what helps you.

You can work through the workbook by yourself or with someone you trust.

If writing or concentrating is difficult, you do not have to do everything alone. A caregiver, friend, or therapist may be able to help you talk through your ideas and record your answers.

You can take breaks and complete one section at a time.

There is no need to rush. What matters is creating notes that are useful to you.

🤝 Ask Someone to Help You Prepare

Sometimes, it can be difficult to identify helpful strategies on your own.

A trusted person may be able to help you remember what has worked in the past or notice patterns you have not recognized.

You might ask a caregiver or friend questions such as:

🌿 What seems to help me when I become overwhelmed?

🏡 What changes in my surroundings might make things easier?

🤝 How can you support me without adding more pressure?

💗 What would be helpful for me to remember during a difficult moment?

If you work with a therapist or rehabilitation professional, you can also discuss your ideas with them.

The goal is not for someone else to decide everything for you. It is to help you identify strategies that respect your needs and preferences.

🌿 Let Your Own Words Guide You

When you are feeling overwhelmed, reading a familiar reminder may be easier than trying to think of a new solution.

Your notes might say:

🤫 “I need a quieter place.”

🔉 “Please turn down the sound.”

🛋️ “I need a few minutes to rest.”

📵 “I can put my phone away for now.”

🌿 “I do not have to solve everything immediately.”

These reminders do not have to sound perfect. They simply need to make sense to you.

Your needs may also change over time, so it is okay to update your notes as you discover new strategies.

The workbook is a starting point, not a set of rules you must follow.

💗 Love Love Brain Note

If you are living with a brain injury, you may find that difficult moments make it harder to remember what helps you.

You deserve support that takes this into account.

Try preparing your personal strategies when you feel well. Write down what works, ask for help if you need it, and keep your reminders somewhere easy to find.

You do not have to wait until you are overwhelmed to begin caring for yourself.

Prepare during the calmer moments so you have your own words and strategies to turn to when things become difficult. 💗

🎥 Watch the Video

Watch Adeline explain how to personalize the Love Love Brain workbook and prepare strategies for difficult moments before they happen.

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