Please look into an intervention called the Sensory Learning Program. It can help you coordinate your senses and learn new ways of being in your body. The website is www.sensorylearning.com I think it would be helpful.
Jan 20, 2010 Rating
I can relate! by: Anonymous
Hello! I am 41 and have similar issues all my life--perhaps a little milder. These issues run in my family and now my daughter has more severe manifestations of Sensory processing disorder. I have always had a need to clench, which I never could understand and I just thought I was weird--what a relief to know somebody else has experienced this! When I experience emotions like love or anger I need to do something with my oral muscles, and if I try I can switch to other, less obvious muscles. I bite my lip and tongue a lot, which is less noticeable. I also can't sit and relax without rubbing my ankles or feet together! And I'm horribly uncoordinated, and it's always been a major source of insecurity. Sigh! Nice to hear somebody can relate!
Jan 05, 2009 Rating
What I do by: DJ
I have the same issues. My "clenching" is usually at night, and I'll wake up with some part of my body - shoulder, leg, etc. just locked. I use a 30 lb weighted blanket that I got from DreamCatcher. That really helps. Plus, I work out about 2 hrs each day. Then my muscles are too tired to clench!
Jan 02, 2009 Rating
SI by: Anonymous
It is clear you have sensory issues and the best thing to do is see an Occupational Therapist.
