Hi all! My name is Sarah, and I recently started reading different blogs that were talking about SPD. I found out completely by accident that I have many different signs of SPD. 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."

It was also a relief to hear about what the signs are for children, because I have a 19 month old child. Since I also have a nephew and a couple of children of my first cousins with autism, I was deeply concerned about my son having some sort of autism spectrum issue. Now that I'm pretty sure that's not an issue, I know how to watch out for sensory issues as well.

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.

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

I look forward to learning and sharing with the people here.