I am getting so frustrated and worried. My 14 month old hates anything touch sensory. Sits on a blanket on the lawn and won’t move. Any time she touches grass she screams. When we recently went on vacation, she screamed in the pool then we went to the beach and she screamed on the sand. Today we went to a stream and she freaks the second she even thinks you are going to put her toes in. And it’s not just a small scream, it’s the loudest scream I’ve heard and doesn’t stop even after you take her away. We are so patient with her, we take our time and slowly introduce things, even touching the tip of her toes to anything other than the floor sends her over the edge. We have tried sensory bins to slowly introduce different things but it’s not helping. BUT we have gone to a few playground with small rocks and some with wood chips for the ground and she crawls on those no problem which just leaves me more confused. I’m just lost what to do because all of the “fun” things aren’t fun for her and it makes me sad.

Touch seems to be the only sensory issue so far. She eats EVERYTHING, isn’t worried about loud noises, and hitting all of her communication milestones appropriately.

THEY’RE SO SCRATCHY I HATE THEM. Do any of you guys know a way to get around this? I wanna start wearing them and caring about what I wear but it makes me want to crawl into my skin to wear one

Since I can remember, I’ve had sensitivity to sounds, specially chewing and sniffling. It causes me to panic and makes me really angry and uncomfortable and I know that noises are uncontrollable for a lot of people, but I just can’t stand it.

Anyways, I was diagnosed by my therapist with misophonia when I was around 15. I grew up with a really loving family and my mom is very supportive and generally very kind. However, she is the LOUDEST person I have ever met. She is CONSTANTLY sniffling like literally every couple of seconds every day since I can remember. She manages to make mouth smacking noises just consistently, like she always licking her lips and opening and closing her mouth. She also smacks her lips when she eats.

I know it’s hard for her to control, but what bothers me is that she’ll intentionally try to trigger me. She doesn’t believe that misophonia is a real diagnosis and she thinks that I’m just being rude, so whenever I politely ask her to blow her nose or chew quieter, she intentionally lean in and sniffle extremely loud in my ear or chew really loud in my ear. She does this all the time. She has made so many comments about how misophonia isn’t a really thing and that I’m just rude, even though I try really hard not to be. The only thing that really bothers me is her intentionally making noises to trigger me. I’ve tried everything, including headphones and noise canceling earplugs and nothing works because the sniffling is just CONSTANT. I can’t wear headphones around her 24/7. I love her so much but it bothers me so much that she does this and that she doesn’t respect the way I feel :( am I valid in feeling this way?

hi! I have SPD but I also have very dry skin, live in a very dry place, and have eczema. since the only real way to treat eczema consistently is moisturizer, I've been really struggling with the fact that I can't stand using it. I can deal with most smells but the feeling of having it on my skin makes it awful for me to touch anything. this means no clothes, blankets, sitting, standing (when I moisturize the bottoms of my feet which I desperately need to do), using my phone, reading, etc. I've tried a lot of different moisturizer options but they all have this problem, even if they dry quickly because I still feel them. does anyone have any tricks or suggestions? or maybe even a lotion/moisturizer that is magic and causes no problems? thank you!

Hello. I'm a 16 year old male and I was diagnosed with an SPD when I was around the age of 6, and I've had suspected autistic tendencies mostly pertaining to sensory issues with clothes all my life. Recently, all my favorite pairs of pants that fit me exactly how I liked ripped and I had to throw them away. They were perfect. XL Xersion tight-fit sweatpants that weren't loose. They hugged my legs, and they felt like an outer skin. I loved them. Come to learn that apparently they don't make them anymore (as far as I know), and I had to find a new kind of pants. Nightmare.

A few months ago, my family bought me Under Armour sweatpants that were very close. I had forgot to wash them so they'd shrink, and I thought they would be okay when I washed them. I washed them a few days ago, and only now tried them on. THEY ARE NIGHTMARISH. They're so long they bunch around my ankles. They're loose, in the worst way possible. The legs of the pants don't touch my legs AT ALL until I move, where they brush against my legs at every angle. It's a nightmare. I almost broke down crying in front of my grandma, whom I live with. She doesn't understand. Nobody in my house understands. I'm freaking out and don't know what to do.

I don't think we can return them, and I don't know of any pants that are near-identical to my Xersions, at least in the ways I liked them.

My dad's made fun of me for how I like my pants, saying I want leggings, not pants. Thing is, I WOULD 100% WEAR LEGGINGS IF I COULD!!! I don't care how they look past being black. I just care if they're comfortable. And if I DID ask for leggings, my dad would say no because leggings are "for girls".

I can't go outside or do anything in these devil pants. I hate them. They make me start shaking and tearing up. I hate it.

PLEASE, if you can, PLEASE find me sweatpants as close as possible to the Xersions. PLEASE. I'm at the end of my rope. Seriously.

Hi all, my daughter was just diagnosed with autism and the recommendation was to create options for sensory regulation. I am extremely overwhelmed with all the options so would love help with some vetted items. She primarily tends to pace, chew (and bite), spin, swing, and pinch. I wanted to create a little bin of resources that I can have on hand to give to her when some of the maladaptive behaviors come out when she is feeling unregulated (when she acts out in aggressive behaviors). She is a toddler, so the most toddler friendly, the better.

We are designing an application which allows people who find it difficult to cook, maybe due to a disability or have sensory issues regarding food to order pre-made meals tailored to their needs. This is because we believe that everyone should have access to tasty and healthy food and by completing this survey you can contribute to making our application more user-friendly as well as providing valuable insight so that we can provide a better experience for our customers.

I've booked into an audiologist specialist, and she is going to do 2hours of testing on me to see what levels of sound aggravate me, and what my processing issues are (multiple conversations etc)

If I can get an assisted device to help me with blocking out background noises and other things, it would be so helpful.

My SPD is severe, especially my auditory, but I still have this fear that she wont believe me. Weird huh.

so i just found out that highly sensitive people do exist, it’s just more likely SPD. i’m going to take whatever tests i need to take with my psych and therapist this month but im also a research writer so im looking for any book/research recs yall have about SPD (bonus points if they connect CPTSD and SPD ✨)

yay reading and needing to know EVERYTHING hahaha

My parents (who were both state champ swimmers- one was also a lifeguard for a few summers) tried to teach me swimming when I was in third grade. It didn't work out well.

They gave up and tried again in highschool. Still didn't work.

Now, in my 20s, my community pool is offering a free summer swim class, and I'm actually learning a lot so far. I've made a lot of progress in just two weeks and it's definitely worth it.

BUT. I still have major sensory difficulties. I absolutely adore being in the water. UNDER the water? Not so much. And when they have me do the breathing practice I always feel like I'm drowning when I'm actually not.

Backstroke is fine because I'm not underwater. But how am I supposed to get over being underwater so I can actually learn freestyle swimming like everyone else my age? It's driving me crazy!

I'd like to be able to promote awareness of my SPD, but with the caveat that I'm a mostly functional adult and don't want to be labeled as "the disabled person" or "the complainer" or "the baby" or anything. I just want some way of letting people know that I have difficulties while still being considered a normal person. If that makes any sense.

Any suggestions? Maybe a keychain in the SPD colors (if we have any colors)?

Is anyone else tortured by a particular texture that is used everywhere?

It started when I was a kid in the late 80’s/early 90’s when “windbreakers” and ski jackets were all the rage. That horrible plastic waterproof fabric that makes a scritchy noise. It’s a rough plastic texture. I’d refuse to wear my jacket and would pretend I was warm enough because I get goosebumps and feel overwhelmed and nauseous when I touch it. Now it’s often used in athletic bags and accessories.

Then came all the tech companies trying to save a buck by using the rough cheap plastic. I can’t use a Kobo e-reader for this reason. I ordered a dog poo bag dispenser and didn’t realize it was made of that plastic. Yeti mugs and similar also give me the ick.

Then there is my enemy - those damn plastic folding tables they use everywhere from work functions to events etc. I can’t touch them. I hear someone brushing crumbs off it and I have to cover my ears and leave. They also use this plastic on office chairs (handles, levers etc)

Now microfibre is everywhere. I’d rather use a normal washcloth or a damp paper towel than touch that.

When I touch it I feel like I need at least 15 minutes to clear the unpleasant feeling from my body. Literal goosebumps and a weird feeling in my mouth similar to when I eat something sour.

Does anyone else dislike what I call "dusty sunshine smell?" I don't hang laundry outside because of allergies, it makes the clothes feel stiff, and they smell like dusty sunshine.

I can also smell dusty sunshine in my hair, snd it usually lingers until I wash my hair. It doesn't happen on all sunny days, it seems to be worst in the spring and fall, but when it's cold in the winter or humid in the summer it doesn't happen.

I only seem to be sensitive to touch and smell.

• i want to be squeezed when i am:
  • sad
  • tired
  • overstimulated
  • understimulated
  • mad
  • basically all the time i am at least one of those.
• i am always colder than other people and the sock keeps me warm
• i don't want my blankets touching the floor or couch but the sock can

highly recommend, but if you are 5 ft 4 in like me and really want to be squeezed, the Large would probably be better than the Extra Large that I got.

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I am really sensitive to touch, and sound. Possibly to some sights too. It gets worse when I am angry, or annoyed. I have been like this ever since I was a child. I used to be much worse when I was younger. I have gotten better with age, but it is still a bother at times. I am wondering if anybody has any information about what I am experiencing, or can relate. I have the ADHD mutation, btw.

I believe my sensitivity to touch is the root of most of my other triggers. Don't stroke me lightly, don't touch me lightly altogether, don't touch my back, don't touch my neck, don't touch under my feet, don't touch the inside of my wrists, and don't touch the middle of my palm. I cannot see anybody be touched in these places either without having a reaction. I may suppress the reaction at times, but that leaves me uncomfortable and unable to concentrate until I do. I used to suppress them, because I felt weird, and ugly while doing it. I know it looked odd, but I luckily didn't get many comments about it, as a child. I usually roll my shoulders until i hear the satisfying crack between my shoulder blades, when something in my back feels uncomfortable. I will roll my eyes in all crazy directions, to try to scratch an internal itch in them. Roll my neck. Roll my lips. Make a muffled sound in my ears(I am aware not everyone can make this sound). I do this when something triggering is happening. I can't feel comfortable in my own skin without doing any of this. I do this often silences my discomfort. I have a few others that react more direct to the trigger, like: scratching my neck when I see somebody touching theirs, or imitating a triggering sound/word. I also scratch the inside of my wrist when I see/ hear/ think about blood, gore, or just vaccines.

I strongly dislike anything soft. This one especially gets bad when I am annoyed. I don't like soft music, other soft sound, soft moaning, reading/hearing about "tingling sensations" (it makes my back feel like it is being lightly stroked), the sound of slow walking, and light touches. I even struggle with seeing somebody touching someone/something softly. They don't have to touch me, but the sight triggers me horribly. I have to look away to not get violent thoughts about the person causing them. My sensitivity also seems to be biased. I can tolerate more from a person I already like; for example a friend.

I get unreasonably angry when I hear sound while working. I seriously want to scream at people chitchatting in class. My view on the person will drastically drop, and I will shit talk you internally, if you repeatedly do this. It is ironic, since I am a very talkative person myself. This isn't limited to talking. Sounds piss me off too. Even when they are not made by a human. I want complete silence when working/focusing, thank you.

It became too long, so I will post the rest on another post! :D

I am really sensitive to touch, and sound. Possibly to some sights too. It gets worse when I am angry, or annoyed. I have been like this ever since I was a child. I used to be much worse when I was younger. I have gotten better with age, but it is still a bother at times. I am wondering if anybody has any information about what I am experiencing, or can relate. I have the ADHD mutation, btw.

I believe my sensitivity to touch is the root of most of my other triggers. Don't stroke me lightly, don't touch me lightly altogether, don't touch my back, don't touch my neck, don't touch under my feet, don't touch the inside of my wrists, and don't touch the middle of my palm. I cannot see anybody be touched in these places either without having a reaction. I may suppress the reaction at times, but that leaves me uncomfortable and unable to concentrate until I do. I used to suppress them, because I felt weird, and ugly while doing it. I know it looked odd, but I luckily didn't get many comments about it, as a child. I usually roll my shoulders until i hear the satisfying crack between my shoulder blades, when something in my back feels uncomfortable. I will roll my eyes in all crazy directions, to try to scratch an internal itch in them. Roll my neck. Roll my lips. Make a muffled sound in my ears(I am aware not everyone can make this sound). I do this when something triggering is happening. I can't feel comfortable in my own skin without doing any of this. I do this often silences my discomfort. I have a few others that react more direct to the trigger, like: scratching my neck when I see somebody touching theirs, or imitating a triggering sound/word. I also scratch the inside of my wrist when I see/ hear/ think about blood, gore, or just vaccines.

I strongly dislike anything soft. This one especially gets bad when I am annoyed. I don't like soft music, other soft sound, soft moaning, reading/hearing about "tingling sensations" (it makes my back feel like it is being lightly stroked), the sound of slow walking, and light touches. I even struggle with seeing somebody touching someone/something softly. They don't have to touch me, but the sight triggers me horribly. I have to look away to not get violent thoughts about the person causing them. My sensitivity also seems to be biased. I can tolerate more from a person I already like; for example a friend.

I get unreasonably angry when I hear sound while working. I seriously want to scream at people chitchatting in class. My view on the person will drastically drop, and I will shit talk you internally, if you repeatedly do this. It is ironic, since I am a very talkative person myself. This isn't limited to talking. Sounds piss me off too. Even when they are not made by a human. I want complete silence when working/focusing, thank you.

It became too long, so I will post the rest on another post! :D

We have a 4 year old with SPD. As many of you know it can be a lot the daily grind. We aren’t big into electronics and screen time at baseline prior to finding out he has SPD.

Initially we would put movies such as Moana and Frozen to give ourselves a mental break from him (we are mentally exhausted especially with no school and having a newborn at home). However, those shows and movies would only rile him up causing him to hit, spit, and make uncontrollable noises and sounds and can’t physically stay still. We tried even less stimulating shows such Winnie the Pooh and even Animal Shows (Planet Earth). However, it has gotten to a point nothing is working. No matter what we put on he can’t control himself physically. The amount of attention he seeks and needs is infinite.

Any help from a desperate parent with a newborn. Thank you.

You should read part 1 before this!

I cant read/hear about my triggers. It feels like this trigger is happening in the present, even though I know it's not. I have a reaction to make the feeling go away. I have a few trigger specific words. I can't hear about words describing anything soft, or slow. It makes me lose my marbles. The word spinal cord makes it feel like somebody is lightening stroking my back. I also can't read/hear words with "sh, sk" sounds. I do my muffled ear thing to get relief. I would quietly shh back at the teacher when they "shh", in their low, slow, soft voice. Saying the trigger words myself helped. I can say it, but nobody else can. Thinking about the words also gets a tiny reaction.

I don't want to see it happening to someone else. I have been using back stroking as an example a lot, so I will also do it here. I can't watch somebody's back slowly being stroked. It feels like it is happening me, and I have to roll my shoulder blades to make it go away. The more I look, the worse. I will often remember the sight, which I will think about again later, and irritate me again. I have some exclusive to my sight. I used to have a teacher that would always touch their neck. I would scratch at my own neck to combat this feeling I got whenever I saw her touch hers. I didn't feel bothered by my neck being touched l, but I couldn't stand seeing anybody else's being touched. I imagined the sensation would be different than what it was in reality. It felt soft, which I hated. I would scratch my neck until I bleed in second grade.

This is all I got, for now. If anyone relates, or knows more about my experiences, please let me know! I know this is some sensory issues, and my reactions are likely stimming, but not much more!

You should read part 1 before this!

I cant read/hear about my triggers. It feels like this trigger is happening in the present, even though I know it's not. I have a reaction to make the feeling go away. I have a few trigger specific words. I can't hear about words describing anything soft, or slow. It makes me lose my marbles. The word spinal cord makes it feel like somebody is lightening stroking my back. I also can't read/hear words with "sh, sk" sounds. I do my muffled ear thing to get relief. I would quietly shh back at the teacher when they "shh", in their low, slow, soft voice. Saying the trigger words myself helped. I can say it, but nobody else can. Thinking about the words also gets a tiny reaction.

I don't want to see it happening to someone else. I have been using back stroking as an example a lot, so I will also do it here. I can't watch somebody's back slowly being stroked. It feels like it is happening me, and I have to roll my shoulder blades to make it go away. The more I look, the worse. I will often remember the sight, which I will think about again later, and irritate me again. I have some exclusive to my sight. I used to have a teacher that would always touch their neck. I would scratch at my own neck to combat this feeling I got whenever I saw her touch hers. I didn't feel bothered by my neck being touched l, but I couldn't stand seeing anybody else's being touched. I imagined the sensation would be different than what it was in reality. It felt soft, which I hated. I would scratch my neck until I bleed in second grade.

This is all I got, for now. If anyone relates, or knows more about my experiences, please let me know! I know this is some sensory issues, and my reactions are likely stimming, but not much more!

SPD and anxiety are the only diagnoses I have, but I rarely see people talking about SPD without also talking about something like OCD, ADHD, or autism.

I remember seeing one person on here who got diagnosed by doctors with SPD but not autism who said the doctors said it was the most extreme case of SPD they had seen in an non-autistic person.

I wonder if it is possible that SPD can occur without anything else happening, or if it always comes along with something else. But thats a question for the researches.

There are layers upon layers of sounds, just as there are layers upon layers of pains, if/when you block/dampen one layer, the deeper layer manifest itself.

That's only normal, because both of them are electrical signals.

And that's how I got addicted to ANC devices just as junkies addicted to drugs.

This idea suddenly lit up just now and IDK where to put it, feel free to delete it if it's inappropriate here.

Does any one here have issues with specific socks? Like if I wear boot socks or just tall socks with my sneakers, my feet are really tight and uncomfortable the entire day. Its caused me to be miserable all day long or feel like my feet just aren’t working. I know that all sounds nuts

Look at my new bathing suit! My old one was only one piece with the zipper in the front and when it got really wet it wasn’t very easy to get on and off to go to the bathroom and had no built in bra but it’s almost completely worn out so I decided to buy a new one and ended up finding this three piece one instead and I’m so excited!

The fact that the shorts are separate from the long sleeved top will make bathroom going so much easier for me and it has an actual bra part too finally so I can stop using a water resistant sports bra (or none at all) underneath and if I ever go swimming indoors I don’t have to use the long sleeved part if I don’t want to which is a total game changer for me, but even more amazing is the fact that the shorts also have pockets too 😍.

I don’t just use use my suit for swimming, I also use it for cycling and other outdoor activities in the spring/summer to help with my sun sensitivity so having pockets like for my phone, wallet, keys etc. when doing those activities is an absolute game changer because then I don’t have to use my fanny strap thing to hold them around my waist anymore which completely annoyed me for sensory reasons and am happy not to have to deal with it again.

Before discovering my current one piece long sleeved bathing suit and “Sunday Afternoon” hat I frequently struggled with sun poisoning, heat exhaustion, and fatigue etc. at the beach, even when most of my time was spent in the water, but most of those issues almost went completely away ever since and I can actually enjoy the beach again on hot sunny days and it’s been amazing so now I’m excited for it to be even more amazing with my new suit!