destim
verbEtymology
Clipping of destimulate. Equivalent to de- + stim.
Definitions
To intentionally block out overwhelming stimuli in order to avoid sensory overload.
- I got overwhelmed by the loud music and had to go into another room to destim.
- Actually, the lesson is to teach your child to recognize when they're overstimulated and teach them how to actively destim and regulate in the moment.
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