Psychomotor Overexcitability

Imagine your brain is moving what feels like a million miles a minute. All the energy that comes from that needs to be matched in some way. When the connections come together more, especially in an area of something you love, you speak faster and louder. The result: moving to match that speed in your brain and fast talking.

You are doing something that you love and are passionate in so you want the world to know. Maybe that is all you can talk about.

Many do not understand and you might hear, “Sit still” “Slow down” “Stop talking.”

If what you are reading sounds familiar to you, then maybe what you are seeing is in fact a psychomotor overexcitability. You are not alone and in fact there are others just like you.

If this has become a challenge in your life or your child’s life, maybe what you have heard from others has touched you in a way that has stuck to you please reach out. With knowledge and training in overexcitabilities at Makana Soul Counseling you can learn how to use them as a strength so that they benefit you and not feel like a challenge in your life.