I dont mean to "bump" this thread. But Learning Me gave me something to think.about so I googled sensory disorders (I know. Google bad. But I wanted to learn more to be able to talk my Gp about it). And I copied this list (bear with me):
The symptoms of sensory integration disorder in adults (also called sensory processing disorder) number in the hundreds, but the majority of adults regularly experience one or more of the following:
Smells and flavors can cause intense responses---- I dont eat many foods. Such as, spices if any kind, tart foods, sweet foods- these all cause anxiety. Smells such as skunks freak me out as well. But its more taste than smell on this item.

Soft touch or embrace may "hurt"--- not hurt as much as burn. Whem someome touches my bare skin, it kind of tingles/burns. Not in a painful way. Just makes me very very uncomfortable to the point of crying.

Sounds may make them irritable and jumpy--- Loud, sudden noises or loud people or noisy places piss me off. Always has since I was a child.

Textures like wool, Styrofoam, and man-made fabrics are often uncomfortable--- I hate cloth. I do not like the way clothes feel on my skin. They feel almost scratchy even soft cotton. I hate socks cause of they way they feel on my toes. My clothes are baggy so that the fabric has least amount of contact with my skin. Jeans make my skin feel like its crawling. And styrofoam. Ick. They way it feels and sounds literally makes me nauseus. So does the sound of fingernails scratching on fabric. Thinking about it makes me nauseus and nervous.

Because they have likely struggled with sensory integration disorder since childhood (which may have invited teasing or ostracizing) adults with this disorder may have learned to compensate, leading to some of the following:
Hypersensitivity to touch--- described above

Avoidance of tasks-- daily. Ive been putting off folding my laundry so I dont have to touch the denim and cotton.

Poor self-esteem-- only cause I feel like a failure due to my mountian of phobias.

Fear of failure--- which leads to me not wanting to try.

Perfectionism--if I am writing and my penmanship is not consistant, I get mad at myself and just wad up the whole paper and start over. That is just one example of my perfectionism.

Difficulty staying focused-- Way too many things to list

Irritability in crowds--- more like flat out panic followes by tears then followed by being angry at myself for being so stupid & embarrassment.

Sensitivity to loud, repetitive sounds---:white noise, ringing phones, alarm clocks, clocks ticking, loud people& places all cause either anger or a severe panic attack.

Fussy about clothing, uncomfortable in many clothing items--- described above.. Not to sound gross but underwear freaks me out. The longer Im wearing them the more anxious I get
Prefers to be barefoot--- Yes! I never never wear shoes. They seem like they are choking my feet.

Dislikes bracelets and watches--or rings and necklaces. I dont know why but they make me anxious.

Easily overwhelmed--- I just had to put a blanket over my bedroom window. The bright sun is makimg me feel exposed. If that makes any sense. And thats severely overwhelming me. I havent been out of my bedroom all day due to the overwhelment of my big livingroom. It panics me. I hate that room.

I know I sound crazy. Writing it out like that makes me scared that I might be insane or something. Im sorry if Im getting on yalls nerves, but its kind of like a revalation to me. It gives me hope in a hopless situation. And I had to share it people who can relate. Thanks LearningMe.. You validated my weird quirks.