11-14-2016, 08:31 PM
Hi Everyone
I'm brand new to this. I am 56 years old. I was diagnosed with ADHD with a formal neuropsych assessment when I was 51. Since then I have been on medication (Focalin XR), as well as worked with an ADHD learning coach. Several months ago I began working with an EMDR therapist to deal with childhood trauma and as memories started surfacing, it became clear that I had a high startle response, visual, tactile, auditory, proprioceptive defensiveness. She suggested that perhaps I also had something called "Sensory processing disorder" in addition to the ADHD. I did some checking in adult ADHD forums and voila, there it was. There are a great many ADH-ers who are also sensory defensive.
I found a wonderful book by Sharon Heller, Too Bright, Too Loud, which gave me a good start. Little by little I'm adding things: I purchased a weighted blanket, ankle weights, a weighted vest.
I ordered two other things that look like they may help: a chewy tube for biting, and a Wallbarger brush.
I've seen comments about brushing but what have been the experience of adults with SPD with using "chewelry" ie chewies for biting? I find myself grinding my teeth, or holding my jaw stiffly. I read that crunching into things that have resistance offers some relief, and from there, it was a short hop to the chewies... What has been your experiences with biting into these chew-tubes?
I'm brand new to this. I am 56 years old. I was diagnosed with ADHD with a formal neuropsych assessment when I was 51. Since then I have been on medication (Focalin XR), as well as worked with an ADHD learning coach. Several months ago I began working with an EMDR therapist to deal with childhood trauma and as memories started surfacing, it became clear that I had a high startle response, visual, tactile, auditory, proprioceptive defensiveness. She suggested that perhaps I also had something called "Sensory processing disorder" in addition to the ADHD. I did some checking in adult ADHD forums and voila, there it was. There are a great many ADH-ers who are also sensory defensive.
I found a wonderful book by Sharon Heller, Too Bright, Too Loud, which gave me a good start. Little by little I'm adding things: I purchased a weighted blanket, ankle weights, a weighted vest.
I ordered two other things that look like they may help: a chewy tube for biting, and a Wallbarger brush.
I've seen comments about brushing but what have been the experience of adults with SPD with using "chewelry" ie chewies for biting? I find myself grinding my teeth, or holding my jaw stiffly. I read that crunching into things that have resistance offers some relief, and from there, it was a short hop to the chewies... What has been your experiences with biting into these chew-tubes?