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Post by e11e on Oct 10, 2016 12:36:22 GMT -5
Okay sensory friends! I have a lot of suggestions for any bit of help. I've used these or know of people who have but that doesn't mean it will automatically be great for you. I recognize each person is unique and there is no blanket statement to help so try some stuff out.
•Fidgets. Anything your sensory needs like. For instance I like putty to play with to ground my senses a bit and help me be in control. I also like a small velveteen statuette to rub. Try some stuff out.
•Weighted blankets and lap pads. If you're like me spd makes your body feel like you're floating away. The weight helps you feel your body again. Suggested weight s 10% of your body weight plus 1 poind. So for instance I weigh 200 and would need 21 pounds.
•Wilbarger brush: a therapeutic brush found online. I bought mine on amazon. It's soft bristled and bends so you can apply deep pressure. A certain protocol is used (charts ok Google images or if you're more visual videos on YouTube). It helps you process stimuli a bit better. I use it before social events to stay calmer.
•Chews (tons on Ark and Amazon all different textures for any need) are awesome for oral input and motor needs. Ever chew up straws as a kid (or maybe still like me)? Or bite things randomly? Or need crunchytextures? I think this would be good for you.
•sunglasses are an spder's best friend. Nuff said.
•ear buds, head phones, ear plugs, etc. Crowded places will be easier.
•tagless clothing. Find some. Seriously.
That's just some stuff I've found helpful. Also try some of these awesome bloggers!
www.annettanesler.com/?p=238 This is one post that talks about sensory toys and tools. Check out some of her other stuff too.
www.rachel-schneider.com/blog or her old site for archived posts comingtosenses.blogspot.com/?m=1
21andsensory.wordpress.com/2015/05/12/diy-sensory-box/ more about sensory tools. Check out more of her posts!
eatingoffplastic.wordpress.com Fun comics,relatable stories.
I hope all of these tools are helpful!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 12:49:15 GMT -5
I definitely have Sensory Processing Disorder.
I first discovered what it actually was a few years ago, and ever since then, when looking through lists of symptoms, I'm certain that I have it. I'm more of a hyper-sensitive person; often, noises that seem normal to other people really hurt me ears. I hate being touched, and I'm very sensitive to pain. I get very angry with people who make constant noise (chewing, tapping, etc.). I hate being splashed with water. I don't like change. I'm very lethargic. I'm quite picky. I'm bothered by certain materials/tags in clothing. I'm excessively ticklish. I can't sleep very well or at all if it's not dark enough, or if there are other people. I'm afraid of heights. Several more as well.
Most of these were take from this website.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 12:51:19 GMT -5
e11e - My mom is actually going to be making me a weighted blanket. I sleep with 10+ blankets at night, even in the summer, since I really like the feeling of the weight on me.
For those who dislike the dentist due to the buzzing feelings, textures of toothpaste, stress, etc., I recommend taking along a stuffed animal/stressball/etc. to squeeze. I did that the last time I went, and it make my experience a lot better.
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Post by e11e on Oct 10, 2016 13:00:26 GMT -5
I definitely have Sensory Processing Disorder.
I first discovered what it actually was a few years ago, and ever since then, when looking through lists of symptoms, I'm certain that I have it. I'm more of a hyper-sensitive person; often, noises that seem normal to other people really hurt me ears. I hate being touched, and I'm very sensitive to pain. I get very angry with people who make constant noise (chewing, tapping, etc.). I hate being splashed with water. I don't like change. I'm very lethargic. I'm quite picky. I'm bothered by certain materials/tags in clothing. I'm excessively ticklish. I can't sleep very well or at all if it's not dark enough, or if there are other people. I'm afraid of heights. Several more as well.
Most of these were take from this website.
yeah the biggest difference is spd snd hsp is the whole issue with balance, feeling like your body has no substance and could float away, clumsiness, etc.
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Post by e11e on Oct 10, 2016 13:00:59 GMT -5
Oh and same I sleep with so many heavy blankets and it's so hot ;(
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Post by Rανєη'ѕ ƑƖιgнт on Oct 10, 2016 13:59:08 GMT -5
I have ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). I can't even put some foods in my mouth before feeling sick. So ARFID puts me on an all starch, protein, and sugar diet without most fruits and veggies. Also, I have misophonia, where even the sound of breathing drives me insane.
I also have Asperger's Sydrome, so these are probably very related with that.
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Post by ✲ριкαƒυєу✲ on Oct 10, 2016 13:59:23 GMT -5
✲ριкαƒυєу✲ I'm sorry. What caused the ptsd if I may ask? It's okay *shrug* And when I was 5, I was playing with my little cousin (who was 3), and we left his yard to play in the back alley when his mom had to go inside for something. And that quickly a big truck came speeding down and ran him over. They never stopped. We never found who it was. But I saw my cousin motionless after being hit--which I later discovered he had died upon impact. It really screwed me up. I still have horrible nightmares about it. I can't watch stuff that involves gore or car accidents due to it sending me into panic. Worst part? I blame myself. It was my idea to sneak out of his yard. And it ended in him dying and me being forever tormented by what ifs. But I guess that is a just punishment for my stupid decision.
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Post by Daisypool on Oct 10, 2016 14:01:55 GMT -5
Daisypool Oh man I completely understand. If you're close to my age that was a time period when spd wasn't really recognized or heard of hence maybe the ignorance (or just jerkiness) of your school staff. I'm a lifelong sufferer late diagnosed. Are you the same? Well I'm almost 20 now(12 days whoop), but I'm too tired to do the math to see what year it was... Regardless I don't think the time period would of mattered. They were far from simply being victims of their time. I am serious what they did was beyond ignorance. After anyone asked the school to actually do something to help their struggling child they turned up their nose blamed the kid for being bad and did nothing. May god or whomever help the families who called the school out for that absolute bull because the stuff of nightmares became reality for them afterwards. Kay I realized I was going on and on there and what I was writing didn't really have anything to with sensory problems anymore x3 Anyway I guess I'm a lifelong sufferer, but I was diagnosed somewhere around elementary school. I know that isn't really a late diagnosis but it was certainly not an early diagnosis.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 14:11:28 GMT -5
I have ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). I can't even put some foods in my mouth before feeling sick. So ARFID puts me on an all starch, protein, and sugar diet without most fruits and veggies. Also, I have misophonia, where even the sound of breathing drives me insane. I also have Asperger's Sydrome, so these are probably very related with that. So I officially ~just~ have SPD, but that first part is... very relatable content. To the word. I'll have to look into that.
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Post by 21 Guns on Oct 10, 2016 14:46:59 GMT -5
I've had sensory disorder since i was a little kid and had to go to therapy for it a few times a week. I didn't like to be touched and would hurt people if they did, and sound was another. I hates jazz, still do because the saxophone would drive me nuts still does, can't stand hearing other people breathe ether. Still some textures make me cringe, some animal fur makes me want to rip my hands off too. I have Asperger's as well.
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Post by e11e on Oct 10, 2016 15:33:03 GMT -5
GUYS. Just got a weighted vest that can also be used as a lap pads at Walmart in the sporting good exercise equipment! Its adjustable mesh and has a bunch of pockets for included weights. It goes up to 20 pounds so unless you're over 200 you wouldn't need more weights. It's about $35.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:58 GMT -5
🍁Searipple101🍁 that sounds very similar to me... have you any coping mechs? Sort of. I usually put ear buds in as quickly as possible and play loud music, but I still get the muscle tension and some restless spasms. Sometimes I just lie on my bed and freak out, covering my ears and rolling around and maybe crying then cuddle wiuth a blanket my bf gave me for comfort. Most often, as a reaction, I just smack my head off the computer desk or wall, but for some reason it honestly does help. Music is the best thing.
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Post by ℜust ℜed ℜose on Oct 10, 2016 23:19:40 GMT -5
Okay, so, I have very long hair. It's almost a meter of hair and I haven't changed hair styles since third grade. I always wear it down (although I do braid it like, twice a year). It's light golden brown with natural streaks and it's wonderful and I'm super happy with it. But other times I get super frustrated (not when I'm brushing it out or anything, just for whatever reason) and I want to pull it all out or cut it super short so I don't have it getting in my face nor hanging down my back nor getting wet and ripping out my skin. It's not actually doing anything it just drives me crazy at random and I can't stop twitching. It sucks and I hate it.
I'm curious; does anyone else have this or maybe something like it?
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Post by e11e on Oct 11, 2016 15:49:15 GMT -5
🍁Searipple101🍁 yes I agree music is what keeps me sane haha.
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Post by e11e on Oct 11, 2016 15:50:04 GMT -5
ℜust ℜed ℜose Yes yes yes I AM THIS TO A T!!! I can't STAND wet hair and I will tug my hair so hard if ita wet or lightly touches my neck rhat I hear roots ripping out of my scalp.
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Post by e11e on Oct 12, 2016 18:23:09 GMT -5
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Post by e11e on Oct 14, 2016 8:32:12 GMT -5
Okay sensory friends I need to ask you something. I had the scariest experience on the way home last night . With spd it's normal to feel floaty and out of control. On the way home though I lost all ability of senses. No taste. No sight. No smell. Felt like I was underwater in the way of hearing. Absolutely no touch. It felt like I was in a dream but I was awake. I was upset, didn't realize I was crying until I let out a sob. I couldn't really perceive anything. It was like my body completely shut down. When I tried to speak I stuttered. Anyone else feltthis way?
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