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Struggling with Sensory processing disorder

Stephd94

Hi I am struggling in my home. I live in a flat near the elevator shaft so I hear the noise and vibration throughout my home. This began in 2019 but has become worse over time and it's stressing me out I have been sleeping on my kitchen floor for over a year as it was the only room that I couldn't really hear the noise but now I can and have to sleep with earplugs. I have applied to be rehoused but theirs a crisis going on and I really don't know what to do also considering becoming homeless but have been advised not to as it would help me get a new place to live. Others dismiss the noise because it doesn't affect them 

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  • Hi, for some reference Im a teenager who was diagnosed with SPD, vpd(visual processing disorder) and ADHD over the course of the last few years. (I'm likely also autistic)

    I do not know all of the details of your living situation but I do have some things I would like to recommend that help me overall.

    1) As you said you were wearing earplugs to sleep, I suggest getting some for during the day as that may help with daytime overstimulation. I personally like to use the loop engage earplugs when at school.

    2) A weighted blanket/stuffie. That might help you feel more grounded when then the elevator is being used. 

    3) Eyemask. I know it may sound a bit odd, but it may help prevent more overwhelm/overstimulation. (I mean the kind that's supposed to block out light)

    4) Going on a walk, especially before you get ready to go to sleep.

    5) Comfortable bedding/pajamas. That way you have something you like about sleeping.

    6) If you are sleeping directly on the kitchen floor, please use a inflatable mattress or something. Sleeping on the floor isn't good for your bones.

    7) Keep your flat as organized as you reasonably can. It will likley help with your stress.

    Obviously not the same things are going to work with every person but if you could, I would give some of these a try, they may help in the mean time until you figure out a good living situation. 

    Hope this helps!

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  • Hi, for some reference Im a teenager who was diagnosed with SPD, vpd(visual processing disorder) and ADHD over the course of the last few years. (I'm likely also autistic)

    I do not know all of the details of your living situation but I do have some things I would like to recommend that help me overall.

    1) As you said you were wearing earplugs to sleep, I suggest getting some for during the day as that may help with daytime overstimulation. I personally like to use the loop engage earplugs when at school.

    2) A weighted blanket/stuffie. That might help you feel more grounded when then the elevator is being used. 

    3) Eyemask. I know it may sound a bit odd, but it may help prevent more overwhelm/overstimulation. (I mean the kind that's supposed to block out light)

    4) Going on a walk, especially before you get ready to go to sleep.

    5) Comfortable bedding/pajamas. That way you have something you like about sleeping.

    6) If you are sleeping directly on the kitchen floor, please use a inflatable mattress or something. Sleeping on the floor isn't good for your bones.

    7) Keep your flat as organized as you reasonably can. It will likley help with your stress.

    Obviously not the same things are going to work with every person but if you could, I would give some of these a try, they may help in the mean time until you figure out a good living situation. 

    Hope this helps!

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