Re: WOW - I am NOT the only one on this planet to have this dis-order!!!

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I'm an occasional empath; there have been times where I could feel another's sadness. One time it was so sudden, it was like getting slapped right in the face.

As a kid, I was pretty sensitive in the scent-catching and tactile sense, and even now I still feel weird in my own skin without a lot of lotion. (Living in Colorado doesn't help much; I love this place, but it gets dry as hell out here.) Childhood is also when the hyperacusis started kicking in (and when I started wishing my second grade teacher would either shut the f--k up or die).

As for sensitivity.... well, I've sensed death in relatives and pets. I don't know if that's what you mean, but there it is.

= M-F.

>In addition to having SSSD, I am a HSP (Highly Sensitive > Individual) and Empathic (I pick up on others moods/energies). I > would imagine that most people with SSSD are Highly Sensitive > Beings. Being an HSP and Empathic and having SSSD, I find that I am > so utterly exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of many days, it is > very difficult to lead a "normal" life. I am wondering how many > people out there feel the same?

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I've had this for years, too, and I also live with chronic pain (which gets worse when I hear certain sounds), as well as being sensitive to people's moods, etc. I once had a psychotherapist ask me if I was an auditory psychic, because before I started taking sleeping medication, I would hear people talking. I've even bought the earplugs they sell hear for thousands, which don't work for close range noises. So I just bring earplugs wherever I go. My ears hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that helps.

I can't even begin to explain how wonderful it feels to have found this group and to actually have a name for my " problem " . But, then again, for all of you here I am quite sure that I do not have to

explain. I am a 39 year old female who has suffered with SSSD for 34 years. I have been to numerous therapists, psychiatrists and NONE of them know what to do with me, except to sit and stare at me like I am an alien. I have tried everything imaginable (drugs,

herbs, homeopathic, flower essences, yoga, meditation) but nothing has worked. I would literally do almost anything to be rid of SSSD. In addition to having SSSD, I am a HSP (Highly Sensitive Individual) and Empathic (I pick up on others moods/energies). I

would imagine that most people with SSSD are Highly Sensitive Beings. Being an HSP and Empathic and having SSSD, I find that I am so utterly exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of many days, it is very difficult to lead a " normal " life. I am wondering how many

people out there feel the same?SSSD is usually trigerred for me by people who are closest to me and who I love the most, which frustrates me to no end. I do get very agitated by anyone swinging their legs, tapping or smacking/chewing

gum though. My mother is wonderful and really tried to understand, but I know that it really hurts her. She clears her throat ALL the time and it puts me through the roof. My ex-husband just used to think that I was " crazy " which, I have to say, I often feel that way

myself. Luckily, I am not too bothered by any of my close friends, except for one of my best friends, who I love dearly, who also happens to work with me (right next to me in fact). She sniffs a LOT and loudly (to me anyway) stamps invoices, both of which really

put me through the roof. I love her dearly and am afraid to say anything to her, especially since I have already sheepishly had to ask her to stop wearing perfume as I am very sensitive to chemicals (does anyone else have that problem)?

Anyway, enough about me, I am sure a version of my story has been posted here 1,000 times. Can anyone suggest ANYTHING that really helps? I am so desperate to not have to suffer with this day in and day out! I would love to be able to live without SSSD. It would

make my life and my relationships so much easier.Desperately Seeking Help! Thank you in advance for any replies!