Senzorická přecitlivělost: Co to je a jak s ní žít

When you feel overwhelmed by the hum of the fridge, the tag of your shirt, or the smell of perfume in a store, you’re not just being picky—you might be experiencing senzorická přecitlivělost, stav, kdy mozek přehnaně reaguje na běžné smyslové podněty, jako jsou zvuky, dotyky, světlo nebo vůně. Also known as hypercitlivost, it isn’t a diagnosis, but a real neurological pattern that affects how you experience the world. Many people with this trait also struggle with emotional overload, because their nervous system doesn’t know how to turn down the volume on stimuli.

This isn’t just about being "too sensitive." It’s about your brain’s senzorická integrace, schopnost zpracovávat a řadit vstupy ze všech pěti smyslů, aby vám umožnila fungovat v běžném prostředí not working the way it should. For some, it starts in childhood—kids who can’t stand socks with seams, scream at loud noises, or refuse to eat certain textures. For others, it emerges after trauma, burnout, or prolonged stress. Studies show a strong link between vývojové trauma, přetrvávající stresové zkušenosti v dětství, které mění vývoj nervového systému and later sensory processing challenges. If your nervous system never learned to feel safe, it stays on high alert—and everyday sounds, lights, or touches feel like threats.

You’re not broken. You’re not overreacting. You’re just wired differently. And that’s why many people with this trait find relief not in trying to "toughen up," but in learning how to regulate their nervous system. Techniques like grounding, mindful breathing, and creating low-stimulus environments help. Some benefit from therapies that focus on body awareness, like somatic experiencing or attachment-based approaches, which rebuild the sense of safety from the inside out. The good news? With the right support, you can reduce the overwhelm, reclaim your energy, and stop feeling like an outsider in your own life.

In the articles below, you’ll find real stories and practical tools—from how to design a calming home space, to why traditional talk therapy sometimes fails for sensory-sensitive people, and how working with trauma can change the way your body responds to the world. This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you live well, exactly as you are.