Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has experience of this - it's basically being overly aware of your bodies needs - even if you don't know how to deal with them - hunger, thirst, hot cold etc. I'm trying to read into it but most sites are aimed at treating children and limit interoception to being aware of your own heartbeat - when it's much more complicated than that.
Basically, not being able to shut my body up, or ignore it's discomforts is the main source of my meltdowns/ shutdowns and I need to learn how to manage it, but there appear to be very few resources that will help.
Does anyone else have similar issues - if so, do you have coping mechanisms? Are there any good sites out there that look at the adult experience?
I'm just very frustrated that I've pinpointed a core issue, and seem to have no access to learn how to deal with it!
I have other sensory processing issues, but they fade into insignificance compared to interoception. The only time I get a break is when I'm immersed in research (which is rare, as I run a household and have a full time job) or asleep.
I dunno if this is too simplistic or patronising, but this website is meant to help you ask these questions to yourself: https://philome.la/jace_harr/you-feel-like-***-an-interactive-self-care-guide/play/index.html
Edit: the link is censored due to a naughty word. Never mind I guess, if you can work it out then you can still use it.