Hi,
I am 56 years-old and recently learned I have SPD. I have had it my entire life and had no idea what it was. I was always a "picky eater" and "shy" or "reserved." At first it was very validating and I wanted to tell people who judged me that there was a reason for the way I am. Then I went through a stage where I was noticing all the little things and how they fit together, things that previously I could ignore or tell myself was nothing. It was kind of frustrating. Now I feel isolated, because no one understands this. I even told a friend who I realized also has it, and she doesn't get it either. I came to understand I have it because I am a psychotherapist, and one of the kids I work with has SPD so I was trying to get him help without knowing what it was. Now my eyes are open and I realize a bunch of the kids and adults I work with have SPD. Just how to get them help is a challenge. I want to find ways to really help them, but the system is limiting. Thanks for being here. (I've never been on a forum before.)