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Posted by Incubusfan on December 30, 2008, at 17:22:24
Anyone else have issues with constantly feeling their clothes on their skin? Not knowing what to do with their limbs when sitting? Conscious about things you shouldn't be conscious about, like walking, breathing, facial expressions, etc?
Is there a specific term for this? Anyone found any medications particularly helpful with this? Valium helps me a bit, but not nearly enough.
Thanks!
Posted by Bob on December 30, 2008, at 22:44:33
In reply to Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func, posted by Incubusfan on December 30, 2008, at 17:22:24
> Anyone else have issues with constantly feeling their clothes on their skin? Not knowing what to do with their limbs when sitting? Conscious about things you shouldn't be conscious about, like walking, breathing, facial expressions, etc?
>
> Is there a specific term for this? Anyone found any medications particularly helpful with this? Valium helps me a bit, but not nearly enough.
>
> Thanks!
I've had this on many different occasions, but it usually seemed to be a side effect of a certain med, rather than something that was there before treatment which was alleviated by meds. Wellbutrin comes to mind in particular as a culprit. Buproprion started out real good, and ended quite badly over the period of about a year or so.
Posted by KatieST on January 18, 2009, at 16:26:13
In reply to Re: Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func » Incubusfan, posted by Bob on December 30, 2008, at 22:44:33
I have this feeling a lot, and in addition am very "conscious" of my skin, my bones, and specifically of my collarbone. it freaks me out when people touch or even talk about their collarbone. Although the talking about it over the few years has bothered me less, it's still there. I always have to tug my clothes a bit away from my skin because I can't stand that feeling...
Posted by Bob on January 19, 2009, at 0:43:07
In reply to Re: Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func, posted by KatieST on January 18, 2009, at 16:26:13
> I have this feeling a lot, and in addition am very "conscious" of my skin, my bones, and specifically of my collarbone. it freaks me out when people touch or even talk about their collarbone. Although the talking about it over the few years has bothered me less, it's still there. I always have to tug my clothes a bit away from my skin because I can't stand that feeling...
We have so, so much yet to learn about the brain.
Posted by Anwar on January 19, 2009, at 10:51:32
In reply to Re: Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func, posted by KatieST on January 18, 2009, at 16:26:13
> I have this feeling a lot, and in addition am very "conscious" of my skin, my bones, and specifically of my collarbone. it freaks me out when people touch or even talk about their collarbone. Although the talking about it over the few years has bothered me less, it's still there. I always have to tug my clothes a bit away from my skin because I can't stand that feeling...
KatieST; Do you mind if I ask you how long you've had this feeling of being extremely conscious of clothes on your skin? Also, does this feeling get more intense with the tightness of the clothes that you put on? (e.g., Under-Armour) Anwar.
Posted by Ceres on January 28, 2009, at 16:44:21
In reply to Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func, posted by Incubusfan on December 30, 2008, at 17:22:24
Hi, Incubus
Have you heard of "Sensory Integration Dysfunction" (SID -categorized as a neurological disorder)? I'm not suggesting that you have this, but it includes part of the constellation of symptoms you mention, which I think can be caused by a variety of things. I'm not sure that I believe that SID is really a disorder in itself, just maybe a phenomenon related to other disorders. --Sorry, I'm having trouble concentrating & am not sure I'm making sense.
But, reading about SID (not to be confused w/ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome -SIDS) might stimulate other insights or give you ideas to bounce off of.
My impression is that this is a relatively new Dx gaining use amongst specialists who work with learning disabilities, autism spectrum & other neuro disorders. However, I think these disorders are often accompanied by anxiety, at least as a side effect of trying to cope w/ the disorder & from meds used to treat. It seems reasonable to me that some types of anxiety could be disruptive enough to cause many SID symptoms.I know that I have occasionally experienced sensitivity to clothes & touch with the following:
-certain types of very physical anxiety
-dry or irritated skin plus stress
-medications that effect the adrenal system
-periods of agitation
-over stimulation resulting from certain meds
-use of non buffered niacin (causes flushing)*when one of my friends was undergoing hormone replacement therapy, she had similar symptoms.
Perhaps wearing loose cotton clothing might help, keeping skin lubricated (though applying creams might be unsettling as well).
As far as being disrupted by awareness of motor functions, etc, I've only experienced this during certain medication trials & particular types of anxiety w/ acute stress.
Somatic therapists might have other ideas about these symptoms, relating them to past trauma manifested in the body.
Do you think any of these things might help? relaxation exercises? guided meditations? cotton lose clothes? staying mentally & physically busy to minimize awareness of symptoms?
Hope these things ease up for you.
-Ceres
Posted by garnet71 on January 29, 2009, at 21:15:34
In reply to Re: Extremely Conscious of clothes on skin/bodily func, posted by KatieST on January 18, 2009, at 16:26:13
What Ceres said was very interesting.
I just wanted to add, I think that is a sign of Asperger's...look it up.
And you might want to consider reading the book "Highly Sensitive Person" by Elaine Aaron...I'm HSP, if you believe in the label. Whether or not one believes in labels, reading this book has helped me understand myself.
Your sensitivity could be a gift....
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