Hi - thanks for having this meeting place! I wish everyone success in dealing with (and overcoming - ?) their most bothersome symptoms. I'm a 39 year old woman and believe that my SPD symptoms are the byproduct of PTSD. But it's been such a challenge trying to educate my doctors and therapists about SPD, and I've had no luck at all finding an OT who works with adults.

I've been quite successful at work in the past, although never in relationships, but I haven't been able to work full time since 2007. Bankruptcy and eventually homelessness resulted... Shoot, this doesn't sound like any bio that I ever thought I'd write or wanted to write... I was valedictorian in high school...

My biggest challenge is auditory overload, which happens with noises that most others wouldn't even notice. If a TV or radio is on or if anyone starts another conversation within earshot, I almost completely lose the ability to speak. So frustrating!

I have other symptoms as well, such as needing a ton of weight on top of me to sleep and jumping whenever anyone touches me, but the auditory overload that turns my brain to oatmeal is THE challenge right now.

I guess I'm most curious whether anyone
* can recommend something that actually helps the auditory overload
* also has developed SPD due to PTSD
* or can recommend an effective therapist for adults (OT or whatever), ideally in VT/NH - but I´m open at this point due to frustration with the symptoms.

Sorry - I wish I could sound more positive right now. Thanks for any input.