Hi
I've seen references on MN to people having sensory issues. I can guess what that means, although don't know definitively.
However, I am wondering if I have sensory issues.
I hate being touched sometimes unless I know it's going to happen. I like to be touched in a specific way. I get VERY stressed if I get touched in a certain way - e.g. short strokes as opposed to long strokes. It feels almost painful and I have the urge to lash out violently to get the person away from me.
Today at song group, a mother sat down next to me with her three kids, when there wasn't really space. Her youngest then kept accidentally kicking and knocking into me. I was getting incredibly stressed and didn't say anything because I knew I would sound too angry. If she comes to sit beside me again though, I will move though, as it really spoilt my enjoyment. What annoyed me most was that the mother didn't notice.
I also get very stressed by very loud noise.
Does this sound like sensory issues?
I'd appreciate any guidance.