Ankit, Age 24

Ankit felt constantly "on edge". He lived in a noisy area, worked long hours on screens, ate irregularly, and slept late. He noticed frequent headaches, irritability, and poor concentration.

Ankit felt constantly "on edge". He lived in a noisy area, worked long hours on screens, ate irregularly, and slept late. He noticed frequent headaches, irritability, and poor concentration.

With guidance he made small sensory changes: a morning 15-minute walk in sunlight; noise-cancelling headphones during work; regular meals with less sugar and more protein; evening quiet time with soft music and no phone; weekly time in a park with trees.

Within weeks his sleep improved, irritability reduced, and he felt more grounded. He realised: "My environment was constantly overloading my senses. Calming my senses helped calm my mind."

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