Information and opinions on ADHD from JJ at ADHDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/222907 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/222907/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/222907 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/222907/64991/cocktail-parties Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:06:52 -0400 JJ Does anyone have any suggestions/advice on how to handle the overstimulation/chaos in a cocktail party situation. I was at a party last night and found myself overwhelmed by the noise of multiple conversations and people competing to be heard ( LOUD ) I find that if I am having a conversation with one person I am simultaneously hearing all of the conversations in the room.  Hard to focus....especially if the conversation you are having... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/222907/64991/cocktail-parties