I was recently diagnosed with migraines. While researching them and trying to figure out why lights and sounds drive me batty even outside of an attack, I stumbled across spd and my jaw about hit the ground.

I may not have an intense case, but these are the things I have noticed that I feel I have to do to survive, habits I have had for years:

-from childhood I have preferred soft clothes and avoid jeans, etc. Wear socks and sleep shirts inside out.
-have always hated shoes and would kick them off whenever possible. Today the only shoes I feel comfortable in are those with vibram soles.
-At my old job, if I didn't have a lunch break to calm myself, I would nearly be in tears by the end of the day. I would turn all of the lights off and get in a corner.
-Have always hid in closets, corners, etc when overwhelmed and curled up in a ball.
-Keep lights low or off.
-Sound is so irritating that I sleep with earplugs and a fan and have a pair of those thick headphones that block sound that I wear when my neighbors talk or play music.
-When running errands, I have to regroup for 10-15 minutes in the car between stores.
-Always get lost, can't judge distance driving, hate merging and parking, avoid heavy traffic
-Can not keep up with keys or phone
-Can not find things by feel
-Constantly bruised, clumsy, spill everything, can not learn dance, sports, etc by watching and copying
-Sleep under heavy blankets and even pillows
-stopped eating meat as a child because of the texture
-Can't talk with the radio on

And more. But I thought all of these coping skills were my quirks, until readin about spd. I really am intrigued. I have had constant anxiety for years and attributed it all to PTSD. I am not so convinced now.

I would love any suggestions on where to start with my journey in this. Thank you so much. I am also wondering how people calm themselves while driving.