New here. I have not been medically diagnosed but after reading about SPD I think I have been living with it all my life. I have carved out a way of living that it not exactly ideal but I have survived this far. I have very little ability to filter out noises, physical sensations, and visual distractions. I am very easily over stimulated and seek isolation as a refuge. I am not lonely when I am alone, it is a relief. I have raised a family and am still married and have had more time to reflect on my uniqueness. I would love to learn how to be able to socialize more without feeling drained. I am a photographer which allows me time to work alone for hours. I am relieved I am not alone in the way the world affects me. As a child I would nod my head back and forth on my pillow to fall asleep and every morning my mom would have to comb the knots out of my hair. Fast forward 50 years and here I am now with a revelation of why. I look forward to meeting you guys and really want to learn to cope with SPD. I hate malls, loud music, ceiling fans, ticking clocks,
etc.. I am super sensitive to all fabrics/surfaces and hate walking barefoot unless the floor is perfectly clean (not likely) but carpet is okay. I always have to sit on an aisle seat when in church etc. I lose my train of thought in speaking but enjoy deep conversations, then I am drained and need to decompress. Thanks for letting me get this of my chest. I do not currently know anyone else like me that suffers with SPD.