Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

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[usrnofund]

I wish there were more channels like this that actively discussed SPD. But this IS a pretty good one!

[greatsageamane]

I don't have SPD, but I developed sensory issues from being in the NICU for a couple months after i was born, and when i try to explain my sensory needs to my family they don't try to understand and it hurts. I'm glad there are videos being made that bring more awareness

[froggylover]

As someone else with SPD it's very easly recognizable to see that someone has it now that I know what it is because I used to not know anything about it!

[Movie_lover]

As someone with SPD I often hear people tell me to just deal with it and that I need to get over it, and honestly I wish I could, it’s hard to describe what it’s like cause it’s different for everyone but for me it’s like being poked with hundreds of needles over and over again

[eclpse.crg]

I’d like to share my wisdom with SPD, and I hope by sharing my story I can be inspirational to people with SPD.


When I was around 8 years of age, could’ve been younger, my father told me he was going away with a woman to live in another place, and I wouldn’t see him as much.

After that, I got really upset and it might’ve triggered something in my brain, because after that phone call, my mom started noticing changes.

I’d often get anxiety, and my senses were heightened. I couldn’t wear certain types of clothing that upset my skin, I was a picky eater, and very sensitive to noises. My mom decided to get me properly tested as a hospital, I’d go there every week for the doctors to test me. I was then diagnosed with SPD. My mom took me to therapy, but it still didn’t help.

For years I was limited to clothing that made me feel comfortable, and I was limited in my experiences. As I said, my senses were heightened. And it was very scary.

I suffered for years with this condition, and only my mom believed it was real. None of the people in my life had full support of me except for her. She was often told I was just a “sensitive kid” and I had to get out of my comfort zone.

My comfort zone is the only thing that kept me from having panic attacks, and It was a curse having to be so different from other children. Along with OCD, it was a painful childhood.


I’m 15 now, I only have sensory attacks 2 times a month now (at least), but I still can’t wear denim jeans lol 😂

I’ve been told it can go away with age, which it seems to be. If you’re going through the same, just know that it’s not unusual, you’re normal and your feelings are valid. I’ve actually learnt to see my SPD as a superpower. I have very good eyesight and hearing, much better than others at least. Being sensitive isn’t such a bad thing, it’s a humble personality trait.

I know you can get through this, and this condition doesn’t make you less human. 💗🙏🏻

[sad_doggo]

Ignoring sensory imbalances vs. giving people the tools they need to thrive: like flipping a light switch! Why is this even a debate? Seeing how happy someone is after they finally get what they need, I'm just glad people who say this aren't intending it to be malicious. We just need more education!

[carolinemoore]

It is soo real. My son has it. He struggles daily. It breaks my heart xx

[Anxiously_kinley]

I don’t have spd but I have auditory processing disorder for me any loud or unexpected noise sends me into a panic attack. I also can’t process what people say unless said multiple times

[Ailyn-hgel]

So I have a story so I had this friend that we where talking and she said straight to my face spd isn't even a thing and even if it was I known it'll be the easiest thing ever to do and I freaked out and told her to shut up before I roundhouse you and I was so angry I literally started crying and ran to the bathroom in tears I will never talk to her again.love y'all stay strong❤

[Maddy-dhxv]

I have spd complex ptsd adhd autism discacula and more thanks for making this

[CuriouslyCute]

I'm glad no one has ever told me it's not real. I describe it as "My ears and eyes are better then others, yet my brain doesn't tune out background sounds as well, so I can hear air conditioning and lights and people far away."

[tobysquid]

Wait no fucking way this is my first time meeting other Humans with SPD fucking finally I have so many questions

[MistyAndTwisty]

And i hate wheh people say "THERE ARE ONLY TWO TYPES OF SPD!! THE TOO MUCH AND THE TOO LESS ONE" like- THERE IS 3! (i have the third type)

[devthomaskutty]

Why are ahdhd and asd seen as official diagnosis but SPD isnt? Extremely unlogical guys together we need to stand up for spd make it become an official diagnosis so those like me can feel heard others may still judge us but theyll know whats going on thats what matters to me at least

[Shippo-fcqb]

I hate it. It's getting harder everyday to just sleep even though I'm doing my best for year!

[devthomaskutty]

I wish the DSM would recognize SPD as a valid disorder (I suffer from it aswell undiagnosed because it isn't recognized)life is miserable suffering from a disorder that isn't seen as a valid one to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist everyone keeps asking what is wrong with you and I dont have an answer for it if I did my life would be better the DSM has show a huge amount carelessness I'm very disappointed in the DSM and the society for not recognizing SPD and treating them rudely.

[braydenmorris]

I’m sorry WHAT! Spd sucks! I’m sorry but it’s the most real thing ever!

[crazyrandomgirl_]

I mean plus some of my SPD actually interferes with my life and so when it does interfere, I have to tell people and they’re like what does SPD you’re lying that’s not real blah blah blah of course its real because if it was fake, I wouldn’t actually have it and I don’t lie because you know why lying‘s bad nobody likes lying even the person lying