1. It became very draining to “act appropriately” or “blend in” when I was with other people.
2. I was much more easily bothered by everyday sounds than I used to be.
3. I almost always felt like I had the energy to do what I needed to get done.
4. I was able to handle most everyday sensory environments without much trouble.
5. Simple everyday tasks were physically or emotionally draining.
6. I felt burned out from everything that I needed to do.
7. I couldn’t take care of my responsibilities as much as before.
8. It felt like I couldn’t pay attention or stay on task as well as I could in the past.