How to Avoid Overstimulation

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't watch too much TV.

   Even though a passive form of entertainment, TV can overstimulate you when watched for too long, especially watching action, adventure, drama, etc. shows.
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   Step 2: Avoid playing video games for long periods of time without breaks.

   Break down game playing into smaller chunks with big breaks and lessen the amount played each day. , Surfing the web can over-stimulate your thinking, especially before bedtime.
   
   Have at least an hour's break between surfing and sleeping. , Keep a food diary if this helps and record the foods or drinks that bring about hyper behavior.
   
   Once you know, avoid these foods and drinks. , Too much caffeine can bring about over-stimulation. , Sometime drugs can cause over-stimulation, including OTC and recreational drugs.
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   Step 3: Keep your computer usage to a few hours daily.

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   Step 4: Learn which foods over-stimulate you.

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   Step 5: Decrease your caffeine intake.

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   Step 6: Ask your doctor about any drugs you're taking.

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