(12-17-2013, 04:35 PM)Tuttleturtle Wrote: Places like Target or Walmart might mean issues with florescent lights.

Light on all sides I'd guess means you have issues with peripheral vision sensitivity. (This one a lot of people overlook)

Not filtering noises is a thing that happens, yes. That one is frustrating because its so common and so hard to deal with.

For where to start, I'd probably start with vision from what you've said, because its what you keep starting listing. Which suggests its what bothers you most in some ways.

Does it help to wear sunglasses?
Does it help to wear sunglasses that are polarized?
Does it help to wear little blinders on the side of glasses? (I know someone who does this always, and keep meaning to make them for my tinted lenses, because its a coping skill I've used successfully in the past)
Are certain colors nicer or more painful? (Colors for backgrounds on computer screen might be a place to start here)

Are there things that make you feel better? If touch hurts, does being squeezed help? (Yes I'm repeating that question)?

Sorry it's been so long. I've been having a really difficult time these past few weeks.

I don't know about wearing sunglasses. I never use them because I wear glasses and I haven't been able to find the sunglasses that go over your glasses. I haven't ever tried blinders. As I said.. I know very little about this disorder. The only reason I know anything is because I was diagnosed.

I absolutely adore bright colors, but I think they make me anxious. I like dark colors a lot.. My favorite color is purple because it's the easiest color to look at. Not a fan of yellow or orange or red at all.

I can tolerate some touching if it is by someone that I really trust. I let my therapist squeeze my hand the other day, which was kind of a huge deal. And I'll let my "sister" and her husband hug me or rub my back. Anyone else is kept at arms length. And yes, that includes my parents.

I'm not sure what kinds of things help me to feel better.. There are some things that I think might help, but I don't know for sure. I like drinking soda because the bubbles make my mouth tingle. And I have this one fuzzy blanket that I like to curl up in all the time. I also like to cocoon myself in blankets. Being warm makes me feel better. If I get cold, I get more anxious. Also, we have a light in the living room that's a dimmer. So, I turn it way down when everyone else has gone to bed.