Hi, I am a 42 year old woman, married with 2 boys 12 & 15. I have many, many issues. I have been married for 20 years now. I have PTSD, major depression, anxiety/panic disorders, ADHD. In the last 15 years, I have been on every medication, been to many therapists, had ECT, been through many tests, and seen many psychiatrists. At this time, I have been off of medications for the last year and a half, and do not drink at all either. I was allergic to my own progesterone, which ended in a hysterectomy. Basically I am a mental and physical wreck, but still in the game. I struggle every day, especially with my SPD, in all areas. I am very sensitive to chemicals, and EMFs. I feel like I need to live in the middle of the woods, by myself, to avoid all of the SPD, and other sensitivities. What do you do when it is so detrimental to you all day, every day? I am losing hope that I will have much of a life anymore - especially after a failed memorial trip - that I had to cut short, because of the smells and sounds. It is literally making me a social phobe now too. If there is no way - to get away from "major discomfort", I cant do it anymore. Major discomforts, that do not register as such, for the majority of people on the planet - let alone your own family. With all of my bad luck with doctors, in many situations, hundreds of times, I am not a fan of them anymore either. I cant imagine going this alone much longer. It is so detrimental to my marraige now too. My kids are what keep me going on.

I am an extrovert who has been forced to become a hermit due to SPD. I have made a safe bubble for myself in my home. I only rarely risk sensory problems in my home. So I let my body heal at home as needed.

On the weekends I try to go out. My husband understands that some days I just can't go out no matter how much I want to. If he sees a disaster waiting to happen he points it out before we leave the house. My husband drives me to the events I want to attend. I pick mostly environmentally safe events like board game socials. About once a year I try something big like an Amusement Park.

I have been forced to leave what should have been a safe event within seconds of showing up. It just happened again this past weekend. It was upsetting, but whatever and I found some other way to enjoy my day.

Basically, you need a place and a way to get yourself fully calmed down. Then you can better deal with some Sensory baragements. Set time limits to about how long you think you can handle being slightly overwhelmed. Allow yourself the freedom to leave the building without getting mad at yourself when overwhelmed.