I'm looking for help as I honestly dont know what to do and I need help in finding who is best to help me. Since I was little, for as long as I can remember, I have had sensitivities to how some things feel to touch, sounds (especially sounds) I get frustrated if things aren't seen the way I see them. I was never good at school, I'm actually quite smart in my own way, but absorbing information that I'm taught is a struggle. But I cannot keep living like this, I cannot eat around people without almost losing my mind, it actually kills me inside. I need to leave the room if someone is colouring with textas as the sound drills into my soul. I cannot handle the feel of powdery things.. forget ever eating or touching a marshmallow! If the neighbours have a party and their music is too loud, I cry in the corner as the loud music and vibration sends me crazy.. these are all only a few things.. the list is much longer and complicated.. but I feel insane.. if you met me, you wouldn't know any of this.. I manage to hide and avoid as much as I can.. but whatever this is.. it's really taken its toll on me.. I can't live like this anymore, please guide me!
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You’ve linked autism into your post. So I assume you think you might be on the spectrum.
A lot will depend on where you live. But my starting point would be a chat with your GP. Maybe a referral to an OT and a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist who specialises indiagnosing adults
I can only assume it is something along those lines.. but honestly I just don't know. All I know is that no one else around me feels these things so it's out of the ordinary
I am on the spectrum and I can relate to what you describe.
Definitely bring this up with your GP. I personally find taking notes in to help me communicate what goes on makes it easier for me to explain. I can explain it at home and then I get to the GP and used to clam up.
Thank you I will definitely do that! I do exactly the same with the GP i get very panicked
It sounds like it could be Sensory Processing Disorder?
https://youtu.be/baO9vLlHh5s
This can be diagnosed and treated by an Occupational Therapist.
I was going to suggest this too, I've suspected for a few years now that I may have some sensory issues (I don't even think there was a term for that when I was growing up).
Some foods I can't bear because of the texture or consistency, even if I like the smell or flavour.
Some sounds bother me too, dead silence and that crackling sound the TV makes when the signal is bad make me feel really anxious and stressed.
I agree, an OT would be a great resource for you I feel.
Psychologist. It doesn't have to be autism. Anxiety and other disorders manifest in the exact same symptoms. You need someone to 1. Teach strategies (these will be the same regardless of underlying cause) and 2. Down the line, look into a diagnosis. Give time to trying strategies medicine whatever they advise, and then if you don't feel content with where things are going, look into it further.