Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm sensitive to touch. I've recently been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. All my sense are overly sensitive so I deal with all sorts of issues. > > Hi everyone - > > I am so happy to have found you - it has made a big difference in the way I perceive myself, knowing that I'm not alone. > > I have all of the classic misophonia symptoms, with extreme irritation and rage at noises from others including sniffling, eating, dogs barking, neighborhood drumming and construction and so much more. > > I'm wondering, does anyone else in the group feel irritated about being touched? While I am in relationships I am generally okay with it, but even as child, I never liked being held or cuddled. I still have difficulty having any physical contact with my mother (hugging) or friends. I don't like the feeling of being touched - as I think about this it's also true that if I cuddle with someone I might be more likely to hear the " funny noises " that drive me crazy. > > Does anyone else out there have irritation on being touched? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I have also been reading all of the comments about sensitivities to smells, tastes, etc. with great interest since I am one of those people who seems to be sensitive to just about anything that's going on around me. The first thing I ever discovered that addressed this issue was a book entitled: Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World [Paperback] Sharon Heller Sharon Heller (Author) › Visit Amazon's Sharon Heller Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author Are you an author? Learn about Author Central (Author) It's available in public libraries or on Amazon. It's been a while since I read it, and I don't remember being "cured" by it, but I derived a great sense of relief just knowing that I wasn't the only one! In terms of survival, sensitivity is a strength. Those who are keenly aware of their environment are able to pick up on cues of danger and act accordingly. Now that most of us live in densely populated places, our strength either has to be muted a bit or it becomes what some people call a "problem." I'd rather be aware than dull, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Was it an occupational therapist who diagnosed your Sensory Processing Disorder? Are you receiving treatment? Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've had so many injuriesd to both SHOLDERS that even the SLIGHTIST TOUCH makes them hurt but unless I carry on that 1 shoulder it will then hurt but anyone touches them I will idmesitly SNAP becaquse the slightist touch I get alot pf pain & I just lose it because when its sore I can't hocus on what6 I'm suppose ro > > Hi everyone - > > I am so happy to have found you - it has made a big difference in the way I perceive myself, knowing that I'm not alone. > > I have all of the classic misophonia symptoms, with extreme irritation and rage at noises from others including sniffling, eating, dogs barking, neighborhood drumming and construction and so much more. > > I'm wondering, does anyone else in the group feel irritated about being touched? While I am in relationships I am generally okay with it, but even as child, I never liked being held or cuddled. I still have difficulty having any physical contact with my mother (hugging) or friends. I don't like the feeling of being touched - as I think about this it's also true that if I cuddle with someone I might be more likely to hear the " funny noises " that drive me crazy. > > Does anyone else out there have irritation on being touched? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I read this book and it's from reading this that I discovered that SPD could be my problem and started me down the road of finding how to go about getting a diagnosis. > > I have also been reading all of the comments about sensitivities to smells, tastes, etc. with great interest since I am one of those people who seems to be sensitive to just about anything that's going on around me. The first thing I ever discovered that addressed this issue was a book entitled: >  > Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, > Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World [Paperback] > Sharon Heller > > Sharon Heller (Author) > › Visit > Amazon's Sharon Heller Page > Find all the books, read about the > author, and more. > See search > results for this author > Are you an author? Learn > about Author Central > (Author) > > It's available in public libraries or on Amazon. It's been a while since I read it, and I don't remember being " cured " by it, but I derived a great sense of relief just knowing that I wasn't the only one!  > > In terms of survival, sensitivity is a strength. Those who are keenly aware of their environment are able to pick up on cues of danger and act accordingly.  Now that most of us live in densely populated places, our strength either has to be muted a bit or it becomes what some people call a " problem. "  I'd rather be aware than dull, though. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I was diagnosed by a occupational therapist and were in the beginning stages. The place I'm going deals mostly with children but they do help adults, so she's doing research before we start a full treatment plan. I'm starting off with brushing and compression, though I'll admit I'm not doing it as frequently as I'm supposed to. I don't really like the feel of the compression part but the brushing is okay. I can do my arms and legs myself but I need someone to brush my back. > > Was it an occupational therapist who diagnosed your Sensory Processing Disorder? Are you receiving treatment? > > > Sent from my iPad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm another who has sensitivities to touch, smell and sight stimuli in addition to sounds, and for whom a broader sensory integration disorder diagnosis seems to make more sense. Reading " Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight " kinda changed my life. I highly recommend it. -tam > > > > I have also been reading all of the comments about sensitivities to smells, tastes, etc. with great interest since I am one of those people who seems to be sensitive to just about anything that's going on around me. The first thing I ever discovered that addressed this issue was a book entitled: > >  > > Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, > > Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World [Paperback] > > Sharon Heller > > > > > > It's available in public libraries or on Amazon. It's been a while since I read it, and I don't remember being " cured " by it, but I derived a great sense of relief just knowing that I wasn't the only one!  > > > > In terms of survival, sensitivity is a strength. Those who are keenly aware of their environment are able to pick up on cues of danger and act accordingly.  Now that most of us live in densely populated places, our strength either has to be muted a bit or it becomes what some people call a " problem. "  I'd rather be aware than dull, though. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I guess I'm not on the same page, but I don't consider sensitivity to be a "sensory processing disorder" which needs to be diagnosed by a professional. I consider it a strength that needs to be harnessed and a vulnerability that needs to be protected. Treatment comes from within. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 SPD just means that a person's body is wired in a way that it doesn't filter sensory input very well, compared to most people. You don't need to get hung up on the name " disorder " ...to me SPD means that I'm " different from the norm. " You also don't need to be diagnosed with it to learn about it. There's no cure or " treatment " of it, just techniques to help with coping. So, if it comes from within that's great. Personally, I don't consider SPD to be one of my strengths, it's too exhausting mentally and physically, and I'm not sure it's made me a stronger person. Yes, it does make me feel more vulnerable, but I don't like that. I'd rather be vulnerable because I'm a loving, giving person, not because I have a hard time with sensory input. In the end we all deal with this stuff individually the best way we can. > > I guess I'm not on the same page, but I don't consider sensitivity to be a " sensory processing disorder " which needs to be diagnosed by a professional. I consider it a strength that needs to be harnessed and a vulnerability that needs to be protected. Treatment comes from within. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 A scientific definition of 'sensitivity' is " the state, condition, or quality of reacting or being sensitive to an external stimulus " well this describes me. My senses don't process the external stimuli normally which makes me sensitive to touch, smell, light, tastes, and sound. Yes I'm vulnerable but I think it's a strength that get up and go to work everyday. I've been dealing with this on my own for years, my OT thinks I've done remarkably well on my own, but with her help I'll do even better. I can work on not jump when touched by a coworker or family member by using a process of brushing and compression. I may be able to easily accept going out with friends to a bar instead of debating about it and planning to see if there is a day after I can stay curled up in bed to recover. Being diagnosed with SPD was one of the best things that happen to me this past year. > > I guess I'm not on the same page, but I don't consider sensitivity to be a " sensory processing disorder " which needs to be diagnosed by a professional. I consider it a strength that needs to be harnessed and a vulnerability that needs to be protected. Treatment comes from within. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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