Symptoms

Everything is too loud. Here's a quieter place.

Sophia Sensory Overload Reset Protocol

Sensory overload leaves you depleted and irritable in ways that are hard to explain to others. The remedy is reduction: fewer inputs, lower stimulation, quiet. This tool is deliberately minimal — one text area, no color drama, no notification sounds. Just a quiet place to land.

Quick Summary

What it is
Everything too loud? No notifications, no stimulation.
What it helps with
Overstimulation, noise sensitivity, crowd overwhelm, screen fatigue, environmental irritation.
How to use it
Open Sophia → Describe how the pattern shows up today, as plainly as you can → When it comes back, write again and notice what has changed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it private?

Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.

Do I need an account?

No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.