Imagine walking into a bustling grocery store where the bright lights feel blinding, the hum of refrigerators roars like thunder, and the simple touch of a clothing tag itches like fire. For many people, this may seem like exaggerations to seemingly innocuous sensations, but for someone with sensory processing disorder, this is an everyday reality.
For those with this complex condition, the world can arrive too loudly, too softly, or in ways that simply don’t line up with what others experience. Everything can feel overwhelming (or even underwhelming) in so many ways, and finding coping mechanisms can be a tricky feat in itself.
So, what exactly is this disorder? And can it be treated? Click on to find out.