Do Your Sensory Sensitivities Ever Prevent You Doing Things?

[AuBurney Tuckerson]

They prevent me from loving life.. The loud noises, the odors, the unbearable textures.. My life is miserable. The ear buds I have only make my life less torturous.

 

[Raphael Outcast]

Yep. It's makes me feel so crazy, but if the wind is blowing my hair out of place or in my face, I get extremely angry. Like irrationally irritated, to the point where I want to cry sometimes. Especially if I'm already having a bad day, that will set me over the edge.

Yes I can really relate to this. Windy weather just freaks me out altogether. The air has no business to move around so violently! If it sounds windy outside during the night, and if when I get up in the morning the weather people say it's going to carry on being windy all day, that can set me off on an all-day drinking binge, curtains tightly drawn, probably don't even bother getting washed or dressed (note: this is not a recommendation for how to cope with inclement weather...).

 

[SDRSpark]

Yep. It's makes me feel so crazy, but if the wind is blowing my hair out of place or in my face, I get extremely angry. Like irrationally irritated, to the point where I want to cry sometimes. Especially if I'm already having a bad day, that will set me over the edge.

This happens to me too. Hair in my face, or people chewing loudly...that's the hardest thing for me. I haven't had too many issues lately (I started taking CBD for anxiety, and it REALLY cut back on how badly I react to sensory things.) but when I'm overwhelmed, stuff like that really gets to me.

 

[Freakunique]

I wouldn't say they prevent me from doing things anymore. These days I still find certain things uncomfortable but i push myself to do them and get through it. The worst things for me are supermarkets and airports , the noise, brightness and the business has almost led to a panic attack on many occasions. Also loud sudden noises can make my eyes water with discomfort, but if the loud noise is steady I can handle it. I wear sunglasses constantly to help with the light sensitivity

 

[AuBurney Tuckerson]

Yes I can really relate to this. Windy weather just freaks me out altogether. The air has no business to move around so violently! If it sounds windy outside during the night, and if when I get up in the morning the weather people say it's going to carry on being windy all day, that can set me off on an all-day drinking binge, curtains tightly drawn, probably don't even bother getting washed or dressed (note: this is not a recommendation for how to cope with inclement weather...).

I HATE icy wind in my face! I end up snapping at it like a dog who hates blowdryers.

 

[Raphael Outcast]

Absolutely!

Remember that classic moment in Fawlty Towers when the dotty old lady with the pampered pooch demands the dining room window be closed because there's a draught?

"Indeed yes, Madam; a rapid movement of air molecules could damage him irreparably," replies Basil Fawlty. I identify strongly with that little dog: a rapid movement of air molecules does do significant damage to my well-being!

 

[dragonfire42]

I'm a fellow wind-hater. If it's windy outside, my dog doesn't get a full walk, just out to do his business and back in because I can't take it (then he chases a toy around to get his exercise). Always makes me angry when I have to be outside when it's windy. And if the air is cool/cold while it's windy, it really makes my ears hurt.

I also have significant issues with getting wet. Both the change from dry to wet and the temperature change when getting in or out are problems. This makes showers a problem for me, although I can force myself to do it. I also hate the feeling of water pounding on me, but I never feel quite clean after a bath, like there's still soap residue or something on me, so I stick with showers. Being out in the rain, though, I can't handle without an umbrella.

 

[Progster]

I don't have severe sensory sensitivity problems, but they do stop me from concentrating or enjoying things. A crowded, noisy restaurant will stop me enjoying the meal, things like public transport can be difficult and stressful for various reasons. Earplugs can help in some situations and can do things despite the stress/discomfort, but still, many things that are pleasurable for most people are unpleasant for me.