Hi Sarah! Welcome to SPD International .

(06-07-2010, 09:52 PM)mawkinberd Wrote: I got the book Too Fast Too Tight however that title goes, and it was like reading my autobiography of annoyances and difficulties. It was rather a relief; I have been using anti-depressants and drugs for panic for years, and they have never really addressed the core need. I was tired of having my real physical feelings being played off as "just another panic attack."

As an adult who grew up not knowing about SPD, I can say I know exactly what you mean by this. I too read that book and thought they ought to rename that thing 'Dan's Syndrome' or something, lol.

Quote:For right now, my journey is just beginning as far as looking for coping mechanisms with awareness. I do not yet have a "planned" sensory diet. I have not been evaluated by an OT because of financial issues. I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice on coping.

This is all a common story for SPDers. You are certainly not alone in this regard. If you want help starting an at home one, just post about it. I have some ideas, and I'm sure others on here do too.

Quote:Other than that, I suppose you could say I'm a "gifted" person. I write poetry, music, and commentary. I enjoy digital scrapbooking, reading, and playing with my husband and son. I am a web-aholic and enjoy researching various things on the web, including participating in web communities. I am also a purveyor of random knowledge. lol

Ah, you are in very good company here indeed, lol. There are probably going to be plenty of people on here who could say many of the same things. I am quite the purveyor of random knowledge myself . Gifted? Web-aholic? Reading? You'll find plenty of others on here like you, I'm sure, as things get moving.

Again, welcome to SPD International. Thank you for joining and introducing yourself. I hope you enjoy your time here.