tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post7705423065725885324..comments2024-01-01T12:23:30.028-08:00Comments on Coming To My Senses: Sensory Issues: Differences, Disorder, or Disability?Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-35123358581595071102015-07-20T04:38:01.096-07:002015-07-20T04:38:01.096-07:00Well put! I love the glitch analogy :) Well put! I love the glitch analogy :) Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-26068904845300050562015-07-18T10:04:04.208-07:002015-07-18T10:04:04.208-07:00I agree that sometimes it really does cover the th...I agree that sometimes it really does cover the three D's. I'm sure I have SPD (I'm sure my Neuro would agree if I could be bothered running through all of the 'symptoms' I have). For me I see it as more a disorder because my senses aren't ordered correctly or my responses to them. It's not just a difference, if I were a machine I would be temporarily out of order for having a glitch! Because my SPD is mostly under sensitive it's less of a disabled feeling and more of a from-one-extreme-to-the-other feeling. Like gripping something too tight or too loose or pushing a door to little and then slamming it because I can't notice the difference. You have explained what it is like to be over sensitive (not meaning your personality by the way) really really well. I loath turtle necks, clothing labels, rough cotton/hessian and bright ligh but I can just about deal, so I didn't realise how much of a big deal it can be to others. Thank you for this post.Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123286133578902059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-15722043856889526922015-06-16T10:52:22.042-07:002015-06-16T10:52:22.042-07:00WKM, I so understand. A very common sentiment that...WKM, I so understand. A very common sentiment that I often hear from other delayed-diagnosis SPD adults. Takes some time and some work, but that distorted sense of self does improve. There are still people and situations that will bring it back like a haunting memory, but not much we can do than know the feelings will pass. <br /><br />I hope you had a chance to join my FB support group, I think you'd love it!Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-63948136510542759752015-06-14T02:14:35.202-07:002015-06-14T02:14:35.202-07:00yes, it is interesting! i am now in my year 3, hav...yes, it is interesting! i am now in my year 3, haven't graduated yet but soon.<br />i know that i need to stop comparing myself to others. But, there is another problem with me---preoccupied attachment to others. Since my childhood, i don't have any positive feedback to let me feel i am OK to be a person like me. All information i got were i was BAD, NOT GOOD, USELESS, etc. Until now, i still get these information sometimes(i have been trying so hard to change myself from the past to now.) <br />i dont know how to believe myself. I want to believe I AM GOOD, AWESOME, but there is no word in my mind! All i get in my mind is others are better than me, i want to be others...<br /><br />it's too nice for you to keep in touch with me. Thank you so much!! :) wkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830973237050568337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-14139885141399501872015-06-09T06:20:28.247-07:002015-06-09T06:20:28.247-07:00So glad you're studying OT! I'm sure it...So glad you're studying OT! I'm sure it's interesting. It's very hard to change our thoughts, but so important in dealing with a later SPD diagnosis. Have you been to an OT too? I think the combo would be especially helpful for you. You're not useless and stop comparing yourself to others. It's okay to be different. If you can begin to own this, you'll start to feel more connected to society and others. Keep me posted!Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-5065875485152753302015-06-09T02:50:18.782-07:002015-06-09T02:50:18.782-07:00actually, i am studying at occupational therapy in...actually, i am studying at occupational therapy in my university life. Now, i am in year 3 :)<br />thats the reason i found i got SPD. and i have ever asked my teacher about how to deal with the problems, the answer is as same as yours-- CBT. i have already found an psychologist to help me(about 1 years) before i found i got SPD! But, it seems that its hard to change my thought...<br />the most frustrating things is all my problems make me become withdrawal. Compared to others, i have less life experience. Looking at my classmates, i feel i am the useless one. I am afraid i cant be accepted by the society in the future because i am not as "clever, extroverted, out-going, lively" as others.wkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830973237050568337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-79929979922466477302015-06-08T06:40:37.384-07:002015-06-08T06:40:37.384-07:00Thanks WKM! I'm so glad to hear from you, and ...Thanks WKM! I'm so glad to hear from you, and glad that this post was useful :) There are ways to change your perception of the past and your sense of self in the present. I always recommend psychotherapy (a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor) to work on accepting your pre-diagnosis life and strengthening your identity in the present. It's hard to keep looking back at the past, longing to rework everything you've been through - it's ultimately not productive or conducive as you look to build a better future. I personally like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, and I usually recommend this to other SPD adults like you :) With occupational therapy and some physical therapy to more directly target problematic senses, you can live a much happier life - even if you always have sensory issues. Also, I hope you consider joining my online SPD support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SPDAdultSupport/ - I think you'd really like engaging with other sensory people like you and me!Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-24573253294250461292015-06-07T22:26:10.707-07:002015-06-07T22:26:10.707-07:00thank you so much for this post! i am 21 years old...thank you so much for this post! i am 21 years old. i am SPD too! and mine is sensory modulation disorder over- responsibility. it make me feel depressed because i finally found who i am and what my problems but there is no way to CHANGE this situation. And also, i am frustrated with lack of confidence with WHO AM I. It is hard to enhance my confidence because it began from my childhood...<br /><br />P.S. my mother language is not English. sorry for my poor English. thank you so much again! :Dwkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830973237050568337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-75696927979773267582015-05-14T07:02:52.956-07:002015-05-14T07:02:52.956-07:00Hi Pam, thanks for leaving this message! You are v...Hi Pam, thanks for leaving this message! You are very much not alone and in extremely good company :) Feel free to reach out to me at coming2mysenses@gmail.com if you have any questions, and hang in there - day by day, we're learning more and more abou SPD.Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-26684480771778839202015-05-13T14:46:44.503-07:002015-05-13T14:46:44.503-07:00Thank you for this post. It is wonderful to realiz...Thank you for this post. It is wonderful to realize other people have the same issues. I just discovered that I have SPD last August (at age 56) and am now seeking help. Praying for all people involved to find answers for SPD. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842726338912654782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-4845643761859304922015-05-10T16:39:50.338-07:002015-05-10T16:39:50.338-07:00Thanks Emily, I look forward to reading your blog!...Thanks Emily, I look forward to reading your blog!Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550842365173231153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421099117611643039.post-66351727144855580052015-05-10T03:58:13.643-07:002015-05-10T03:58:13.643-07:00Hi my name is Emily and I'm an SPD adult too! ...Hi my name is Emily and I'm an SPD adult too! Heres my new blog: https://21andsensory.wordpress.com<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com