Posted by Poet on November 23, 2006, at 19:50:12
Dr. Clueless and I actually did the *yes, you are, no I'm not* bit over my being sensory defensive. Awhile back I tried having my T talk to Dr. Clueless and all that resulted in was now my T thinks Dr. Clueless is right.
I'm starting to question if certain things always bothered me or if because they both keep telling me that I am *different* that I am just more aware of my *sensitivity* than I used to be.
I always thought that not liking crowded places, and preferring to be alone were social anxiety. I find myself retreating to my car to be alone more and more at work and I don't remember doing that five years ago. Then again I had more privacy at work five years ago.
The latest round of Poet is Sensory Defensive started when I said that a co-worker bothers me with humming, singing and finger snapping. The others in the office seem to tune her out, I can't do that. That's when Dr. Clueless said it's because I'm sensory defensive, I don't have Asperger's (well, I knew that one, took her long enough...) but I am *different.*
Dr. Clueless asked if I was sensitive to smells, yes, I don't deny that. Sensitive to labels in clothing? Yes, but it depends on the material the label is made out of, I only cut out the ones that scratch. Doesn't everyone? I mean, who wants a label scratching his/her neck?
Noises bother me, smells bother me, scratchy clothing labels and materials bother me, and here's the biggee I don't like to be touched. My T says she's never met anyone as adverse to touch as I am. I didn't grow up in a family that hugged, I think that's why, but what do I know I'm defensive! I am confused.
Dr. Clueless recommended the book "Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight" I'm not sure if it won't confuse me more, though I don't have issues with things being too bright, though I like to sit in dark rooms. I am confused.
Poet
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