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Adult sensory overload with clothing

by Seratonin
(Ca)

Wearing bras hurt. I've had breast reduction to help this, however this was only a temporary fix. Plus after the surgery I had to wear a bra 24/7. I'm 26, and need help. I can't stand the feeling of wearing a bra; but I'm a 44C - too big not to wear one, so I am constantly wearing sweatshirts and vests. Has anyone else had this problem? What have you done? Is there hope?

I am certainly interested in any solutions others have to offer. Please share them with Seratonin, if you can.

The best I have to offer right now is to address the tactile defensiveness and hypersensitivity through a desensitization program like the Wilbarger Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Technique. Also, sports bras that are seamless and made out of lycra/spandex/cotton mixtures work well for many. Have you tried them? For some ideas on comfortable clothing, check out my Adult SPD store.

Other articles that may help:

Adolescent And Adult SPD.

Touch Sensitivity; When Clothes Hurt.

Anyone else have any ideas? Please share in the comments box below.

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Apr 13, 2009
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by: Jennifer

Something that I've found helpful is to take a hairbrush with stiff bristles and scrape it over my skin before I put my bra on. Sometimes I have to go into a bathroom stall a few times during the day to redo the process. I don't know if that will help you or not, since your problem sounds a bit different than mine, but it's something cheap and easy to try.
Feb 21, 2009
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by: Anonymous

You didn't mention what about bras was uncomfortable for you. For me its the clasp right on the spine, why do they do that? And Lace. How can other people stand it? Anyway,

I had a nursing bra that was so comfortable I could sleep in it. Also if you are comfortable in swimming suits, just wear that underneath. Good luck

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