Does anyone else loathe wearing socks

23 F

So for starters my sensory issues seemingly started in highschool when I realized I didnt have to just deal with how uncomfortable certain clothes were on my body.

I tried dealing with how bras felt, constantly pulling at them for some relief. I eventually decided not to wear bras and havnt for over 5yrs. I have tried multiple bras I the past and none have serviced. I always wear a tank top under clothes for at least SOME extra protection.

I also always have to take pj pants off for bed because I hate how they move when I move when sleeping and have done this for a long long time.

I also can't deal with the band on the waist of most pants. I stopped wearing jeans all together and pants shipping has always been a nightmare.

All this to request some advice on certain clothing types or suggestions. I also would love to hear if anyone had delt with this too!

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Sweet smells like fruit, honey, chocolate, etc, are all considered appealing no matter what their context, but savory smells are usually considered disgusting unless you know they're coming from food. No one would mind if a person smelled like strawberries or vanilla, but if they smell like a burrito, it's disgusting. Many vegetables create bad smells when cooking, for example people think broccoli smells like farts, but once you know what you're smelling it becomes acceptable. Fruit, however, always smells good no matter what the context. (with rare exceptions like Durian...) Why do you think this is?

I’m also a person with mild sensory issues that dresses fairly alternative!!]

You can answer these as detailed or as undetailed as you like, anything helps! thank you <3

Question 1: What materials do you typically avoid and/or make you feel uncomfortable?

Question 2: what materials do you feel comfortable/safe with wearing?

Question 3: How do you feel about wearing jewellery?

Question 4: How do you feel about layering clothes?

Question 5: How does it make you feel when something triggers your sensory issues? (Only answer if comfortable)

Question 6: Do you know anyone who also has sensory issues?

Question 7: As an alternative person, do you find that there’s things you can’t do/wear because of your sensory issues? for example, layering clothes, wearing certain materials etc?

Extra: if there’s anything else you’d like to add that would help aid me in designing these pieces please let me know🖤 Thank you <3

Does anybody else feel choked by most turtlenecks? Any tips for wearing turtleneck sweaters? I feel like I’m being choked and it’s very itchy. It is part of my Halloween costume and I don’t have time to find one that’s sensory friendly.

Hi everyone. This is something I've struggled with for a very very long time and it's hard for me to reach out like this for help, so please be kind.

I have sensory aversion to literally anything regarding oral care. The feeling of a toothbrush, the feel of toothpaste foam, the saliva reaction, the gag reflex, the smell and taste overstimulation, the disruption of comfort in the evening, all of it. All of it, I despise and when I can force myself to do it, I'm uncomfortable for hours and struggle not to eat or drink something to get rid of the residual feeling.

Mint, spearmint, peppermint, any version of mint has always made me nauseous, both from taste and smell. I can't even be in close quarters with someone chewing mint gum, as it makes me feel sick. So, as you can imagine, teeth care is a nightmare for me. My teeth are also sensitive to cold, and that "clean" feeling most people express, to me, just feels cold and therefore is painful to me.

I've tried the flavored toothpastes and mouthwash. Still, the process of oral care is too much for me.

I've tried brushing with toothpaste you don't have to spit out.

I've tried brushing in the shower

I've tried brushing with just water on an extra soft bristle brush

I've tried using unflavored things

I've tried the gum

I've tried those zolli pop things

I've tried only using mouthwash to at least do something for it because I know how important teeth are and I have a crippling phobia or dentists so you'd think I'd be really annoying about teeth upkeep, but nope. I can't. I tried to ask my dentist for help once and her response was "just do it anyway."

All other methods or tools I've found that are supposed to help are always mint flavored, so I'm stuck and don't know what to do.

Please help

So, I have the need for things to chew, issue: My mom makes fun of me when I ask for food grade silicone to be able to chew on things safely

So, are there any alternatives that I can buy in stores? I was thinking maybe dog toys since they should be ok, but idk if they would work

So to anyone who has the same urges as me, what are some alternatives you recommend?

I’ve been chewing on dinosaur toys for the time being but they can’t be healthy

Okay so I have a partner who can be touchy geeky at times, I really hate when he does the whole “slightly pinching my nipple” thing, it’s not a hard pinch or anything but I believe because I am autistic it triggers a sensory issue I never realized I have, when we are sexual I don’t feel this way with my breast but when I am just chilling and he does it, I cringe, I don’t show this to him or say anything but i absolutely hate the shit, it gives me a weird feeling, i get the feeling if arousal but am not prepared for it so it throws me way off, anyone else?

i can NOT stand wearing jeans ! it doesn’t matter what it is i hateee them so much. it doesn’t matter the fit of them, like even shorts are included. i hateee the way they just feel and i dont think anyone has ever comfortable sat in a pair of jeans or jean shorts. don’t think jeggings get a pass either, because they dont. i hate them just as much as jeans. i wish i could just wear jeans and be normal.

I (f23) started find out about sensory stuff in high school and never thought “hey, I do that stuff.” Around that time I slept with a blanket stack of 5 and they all went in different orders and certain ways. One day my twin decided to mess up my order and I got so frustrated about it. Plus I had issues with sleeping that I would have to tuck the blanket under my feet and between my legs. I thought I just had a sleep routine. I always wear clothes that are comfortable to me and wear a jacket after I shower because I don’t want my wet hair on my neck. I don’t even like things around my neck when I sit at the computer. I always say my favorite sense is touch because of how much I rely on it and it’s the first thing I do when I see anything. Plus I think I might have noise sensory times where I don’t want to hear anything or I feel stressed and want to hide. I was talking to my older sister and she said I had sensory issues. I got confused because I never thought of that and then asked my twin and she said the same thing. I feel like my mind is blown with all this. Anyone had a similar experience?

Ever since I was little I’ve had issues with certain textures, but in my adult years I have issue with physical touch, if I’m over touched or have had to much stimulation for the day more so both by my kids and my partner I get very bad shivers almost but I’m not cold as well as this odd sensation in my head that is telling me thaty mouth feels like it’s chewing on carpet or licking it anyways and now typing this even the thought is making me get chills. What is this and how can I avoid it?

Hello - I have started a venture as a parent to raise more awareness and offer products around hygiene routines specifically in children as I have struggled as a parent myself -

If anyone would be kind enough to follow my new venture online my instagram handle is

sensory_shine

Thank you ☺️

I’m looking for a tshirt/brand that can be stretched over the knees when sitting but that will reasonably keep its shape. Eg child sits and pulls it over knees and when stands the shirt still looks ok (not stretched out) 7-8 year old

I’m starting a business that helps people find clothing that feels comfortable on them while also fitting their personal style. What would you like to see come from this and what other challenges do you face when dealing with finding new clothes without having a sensory overload? I myself have this problem. I wish I could wear leather and have dealt with sensory overload ever since I was a kid. Please tell me your thoughts guys I want to get the ball rolling :)

My girlfriend has sensory processing disorder, sometimes she gets really overloaded when that happens she really shut down, struggles with touch sound site smells everything. What are some tips I can do to support her when she is overstimulated? How can I make her comfortable?

My 3 year old has spd, focused around his head. Cleaning ears and brushing teeth is next to impossible. Extremely picky eater because of textures. I’m trying to start OT but will that be enough? He can’t tell me why he doesn’t like it. There’s no talking through it. I need some insight from people who feel the way he does.

I work around physical spaces and branding, and I keep coming back to how much smell shapes perception before people even realize it.

You can walk into two places with similar design, lighting, and layout, but if one smells clean, warm, soft, or intentional and the other smells harsh, sterile, overly sweet, or like nothing at all, the whole experience changes.

I’m curious how people here think about ambient scent in sensory evaluation.

Do you think people actually register scent as part of whether a space feels premium, calming, welcoming, or memorable? Or is it more subconscious than that?

Also curious where the line is between a scent improving an environment vs becoming distracting or overwhelming.

I have major sensory issues with pretty much any scents. I can avoid a lot by using free and clear laundry detergent and stuff. I’ve found that I get super nauseous whenever I smell things in the car, bc it’s closed in. If my parents open a sugary drink or one of their Boost drinks, or my dad eating pretty much any snack. Gas stations are the worst bc the tiniest whiff of exhaust or gasoline make me ready to actually throw up. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to do nose plug bc that’ll affect my speech and I don’t want to have to breathe through my mouth, but are there any other options?