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Nervous System Regulation Tools for ADHD & Overstimulation
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items When I'm overstimulated, overwhelmed or heading towards dysregulation, these are the products that help me bring my nervous system back down. From weighted eye masks and sensory lighting to adaptogenic coffee and acupressure tools, everything here is...day.it. Split into what I've tried and loved, and what's on my wishlist.
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Tried & Tested
My Wishlist
Tried & Tested
This is the main light in my Pilates studio and I use it at home too. It signals to your body when it's time to wake up or wind down, which is so helpful when your internal clock is all over the place. A game changer for energy and mood regulation.
Lumie® Halo SAD & Energy Light Therapy Lamp 10000 Lux
When I need to slow things down but my brain won't let me, the sauna blanket is what I turn to. It calms my body and mind, and it physically keeps me still, which is sometimes exactly what I need. An investment, but worth every penny for regulation.
UK's #1 Portable Infrared Sauna For Sale | MiHIGH
The weighted eye mask and blanket are brilliant portable regulation tools. I reach for the eye mask whenever I need to block everything out and give my nervous system a break. The gentle pressure is instantly calming.
nodpod
A small, portable sensory tool that's perfect for calming an overactive mind. I keep one on my desk and one in my bag. The repetitive motion of rolling it between your fingers is surprisingly grounding when everything feels too much.
Regenerate Yourself Torus Ring Set
A step up from the rings but less commitment than a full acupressure mat. Brilliant for targeted sensory input when you need to ground yourself. I use it on my feet or hands and it pulls my focus right back into my body.
Wonderball
When I want more control over noise levels - these are what I reach for. I don't wear them for long, often 10 minutes is enough to stop me slipping into dysregulation.
Loop Earplugs
Adaptogenic coffee that supports focus and calm without the jittery crash. I love the selection box to try the different blends. A small ritual that helps me start my day with more intention and less chaos. Tastes great too.
Adaptogenic Coffee Selection Box by London Nootropics
When I want to block the world out entirely, this is what I reach for
AirPods Max 2 - Apple
Good for feeling lightly present, decent noise cancellation and sound but also helpful for work
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen Wireless Earbuds
A meditation and breathwork app I actually use. The sessions are short enough for an ADHD brain and the breathwork exercises are brilliant for when I need to regulate quickly. Calming without being boring.
Open App - Guided Meditation & Breathwork
A headset that uses gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) to help with low mood and depression, all from home. I use it as part of my regulation routine and it pairs with a therapy app. Clinically tested and a really interesting non-medication approach to ...
Flow Neuroscience: Medication-Free Depression Treatment at Home
My Wishlist
An acupressure mat that uses thousands of small pressure points to release tension and activate your body's natural relaxation response. I want one for winding down in the evening, especially on high-stimulation days. The idea of lying on it for 15 m...
The Shakti Acupressure Mat - Total mind and body relaxation ...
A weighted blanket that looks and feels like a cosy throw rather than something clinical. I want one for those evenings when I need deep pressure to calm down but still want to feel comfortable on the sofa. The weight is meant to help with anxiety an...
Weighted Blankets – The Oodie UK
A galaxy projector transforms any room into a calming sensory space. I use mine in the evenings to signal wind-down time. The slow-moving light patterns are mesmerising and help my brain shift gears. Look for one with warm tones and adjustable bright...
Galaxy Star Projector Light
A sunrise alarm, sound machine and wind-down light all in one. I want this for building a better sleep routine without relying on my phone. The idea of waking up gradually with light instead of a jarring alarm feels like it would make such a differen...
Restore 3 - Putty
A vagus nerve stimulation device that's been on my radar for a while. It targets the nervous system directly to help with anxiety, brain fog and chronic fatigue. Research-backed and developed by neuroscientists. A big investment, but the reviews from...
Nurosym
A small device you place on your chest that uses vibration and sound to activate your vagus nerve and calm your nervous system in minutes. I love the idea of something physical that helps you regulate without having to think too hard. High on my list...
Sensate Relaxation Device - Sound Therapy
Red light therapy is something I've been researching for recovery, inflammation and mood support. I'd love one for my wind-down routine, especially in winter when natural light is so limited. A more intentional alternative to screen time in the eveni...
Max Red Light Therapy Device