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31 Dec 2011, 4:26 am

When sensory overload is on its way, my head beneath scalp gets itchy. This is handy, because I can then take preventative measures and recover more quickly. At first, I can scratch it and if I go and rest in the dark, then it may dissipate, but if I don't, take care of it and remain in the situation, I eventually find myself patting my head hard as the itchiness moves deeper. Eventually the rest of my body also gets itchy and I get hot and I want to take off all my clothes (in fact, I do, if possible).
I also sometimes pull off my clothes during a meltdown.

Anyone else experience this?


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31 Dec 2011, 4:34 am

I feel as if my mind is hovering above my body, tingly, and find myself rocking against the wall.



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31 Dec 2011, 6:30 am

jamieevren1210 wrote:
I feel as if my mind is hovering above my body, tingly, and find myself rocking against the wall.


This. Not necessarily over but outside of my body.



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01 Jan 2012, 4:27 am

jamieevren1210 wrote:
...against the wall.

I think this is partially because of the ned for joint pressure, which helps to restore the senses.


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02 Jan 2012, 12:41 am

My back gets so itchy I want to pull my top off an scratch there in the street. It usually makes me go home though.