I am looking to connect with people that have SPD. I have not be diagnosed but I know that I have it. Here is my story.
It started in my 20's. When sitting on the couch I would get increasingly panicked when someones foot would be too close to me. I would be ok if their leg was draped across me but not sitting closesly. I would laugh about it.
Then I had a baby and tried nursing. That is what put me over the edge. I remember telling my friends that nursing makes you want to scream or punch something. I used to throw things because I couldn't handle the feelings. I realised through having my children that if I rub me toes together hard I can bear it a bit more. My feet would scab and bleed but I would continue to do it each time. I can't wear pants without socks because they will rub against my feet. Nothing with strings. No watches or bracelets. No stickers...they make me itchy. I used to feel terrible when I would read to my children. At least ten times I would say...stop touching me. Move your foot. Move your hand. Mom is feeling tickley. I was talking to a friend and said how I don't understand why I can't nurse. She told me to look up SPD. I knew that when I read about it this is what I have. I get tingly. I get tickley. I cringe with light touch. One quirk is if my finger is wet and then rub it on something dry...shudder. Even the little air bubbles while taking a bath drive me crazy.
I guess I just wish I could talk to people and connect with people who get it. Especially someone who feels this way while nursing. I have talked to one person who when I told her about SPD she said, wow you must have a hard time nursing. She knew about it and I was shocked. I wish there was more info about SPD and nursing and birth.
Thank you for listening.