TTBM #4? 5? I don't even-

TTBM: When I step on a toothpick and have to pull it out.
#thatsthatshitidontlike

Or when you imagine putting that toothpick under your big toenail and then kicking a wall really hard

FUCKING FUCK MAN STOP THAT SHIT RIGHT NOW, I HAD THIS DISCUSSION WITH FRIENDS LAST NIGHT AT FUCKING FUCKCCKCKCKKCKCC

NO TOENAIL WALL AND TOOTHPICK SHOULD EVER COME INTO CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER.FFFFF

Dude, not cool...that hurts just reading it...[]

TTBM: It turns out our network is being hacked, and there is a good chance it has been for a while, and that's why my comptuer's internet has had problems but nobody else in the family does at the time of the problem.

TTBM: My step mother's dad only has some hours left to live........sadness everywhere.

Oh man. Sorry to hear that.

My condolences. []

My condolences to you and your family

I'm sorry for your loss Katy.

Katyusha wrote:TTBM: My step mother's dad only has some hours left to live........sadness everywhere.

He's gone....

I bet he was a cool guy.

Don't feel bad, man. I'm sure he's in a better place

At least he died in is sleep.

TTBM: Spoilered for gross:

Spoiler:

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TTBM: le.

TTBM: Cryptic posts.

Also, apparently it's not the flu or food poisoning, just a stomach bug...gonna take a day off today, should be fine by tomorrow. []

TTBM; I have this terrible habit I want to break but I don't know how.

When more than three or four people are talking at once I feel like it messes with me. My head starts to hurt, I feel closed in and confined, and I start to breath oddly. Sometimes I verge on panic attacks and I feel like my thought process shuts down, but these are only when the episodes are mild or severe. Most times I simply get annoyed or agitated. I think Taco has seen this, it's happened during DnD sessions before.

I should probably point out I think I suffer from paranoia from abuse I had when younger. I'm not crazy or insane, but sometimes I just shut down and freak out when people look at me or even talk around me. Note that this dosen't always happen, in fact it's kinda uncommon when it does and I don't believe it will effect my future career choice (lawyer). I can't pinpoint what causes these episodes to happen.

Any ideas in how to stop this? It hasn't happened recently but my law school has recently processed my application so I want to get this somewhat under control before heading into a huge environment with loud crowds.


Another TTBM, whenever I touch Linoleum, I panic as well. I can't touch things such as bathes or sinks without freaking and I really don't understand why. I even have to place towels into my shower to step on because the thought of touching it barefooted makes me uncomfortable.


Another TTBM, whenever I wear watches, they HAVE to be outside my sleeve. Touching my wrist makes me, well, panic.

Anyone understand any of this?

I edited this post several times to make it easier to read by the way.

I have a similar problem with the linoleum one. Whenever I go into the garage barefoot I feel seriously uncomfortable. I ended up getting used to it.

The problem with loud noises and too many people talking at once has happened to me as well. During those situation I'd take a brief walk around and think of things that entertained me, then I would return. It, eventually, became a lot more bearable.

As for the watch, I am not sure. I think the best way for that one is putting it on and timing yourself to see how long you can keep it on without going insane (or insaner) and keep trying to beat your previous time.

If these solutions don't work, then feel free to stop.

I want to say hyperacousis but mostly because I learned about that earlier today

Having not dealt with anything similar myself I can only really suggest chatting up a GP or some audio/hypersensitivity forums

If anyone ever needs to know how to manage oral thrush I can help with that though

Phew~ I'm super relieved at least one person understands. Thanks for the advice, I will try all of those and see if any works.

Edit; Not sure about Hyperacusis, but I suppose it's possible. I like to blast music though, and it's not like that bothers me much. Although I can't blast music when alone, because that DOES bother me. It's like the loud music in an otherwise quiet and empty house sets me off. I will read more on this, it's an interesting subject nevertheless.

Try breathing exercises. Get a count in your head of how long you inhale, how long you hold the air, and how long you exhale. Start with one beat, two beats, three beats, and work your way up until you feel comfortable. Most of all, you must understand that this will work, you just must let it do so.

I agree with Sar, some systematic desensitization* techniques could probably help you out.

*Why yes I am in AP Psychology. What tipped you off?

Based on what Rare told us, I'm wonder if it is Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Sensory Processing Dysfunction.

In brief, people with either of these can either over-respond to stimuli, or under-respond

Thanks for all the advice guys, its hard for me to emote over the internet but I really appreciate all the ideas and suggestions. It really makes me feel loved. <3

I have taken note of everyone's advice and will be trying all of them. I'm excited to start and make progress and will keep everyone updated! If anyone has any other ideas let me know. I will also check out the terms posted and do some research. I know this isn't a normal "loud noises gives me headaches, certain touches make me uneasy' type deal so it must be SOMEthing.

Once again, thanks everyone. You guys really are like a second family to me.

Loud noises make me want to murder people. Seriously. That's why I never to shows or concer but I can go to movies.