Thanks for the replies

Quote:There are Irlen Lenses and Irlen Contacts for those with extreme Light Sensitivity. I have a really bad case of Light Sensitivity and can not function without my Irlen Lenses. I have a stigmatism that unfortunately makes the Contacts not be a good option for me. Hate glasses.

That's interesting, I'm gonna talk to him about that. Maybe that would help. Do you know where you would buy irlen lenses and how much they would cost? Do you have to get them prescribed by an eye doctor?

For hugs, light touches are harder for him. I prefer firm hugs anyway so I always give him firm hugs. He's never tried the Wilbarger Protocol before so that might be something to look into.

Mawkinberd, I can definitely relate to your husband. It's been so hard training myself to not take it as rejection when he jerks away from a hug or kiss when all I wanted was to show him that I love him.

(08-19-2010, 01:45 PM)mawkinberd Wrote: Sure, other people are going to ask. And it's alright to say, yeah, my boyfriend has medical issues that make it difficult for him to deal with this sort of thing. Of course, you can fill in whatever you want for medical issues, but it's the truth.

Thanks for the suggestion, but he wouldn't like that. He doesn't like people knowing even when he has the flu. I'm pretty sure he's only told 2 other people beside me about his sensory defensiveness.