Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2002, at 22:35:59
In reply to Re: Touch » Dinah, posted by medlib on February 5, 2002, at 13:56:39
Hi medlib,
You are right. Initiating touch definitely helps. I was feeling a bit depressed and very sleep deprived this morning and forgot that one way of coping that I have learned. It all just seemed overwhelming to me. And it probably doesn't help that I'm so overstimulated right now. I really do usually have better coping skills than I do right now. Darn insomnia.
As far as CBT techniques, I have looked for them but haven't been able to find any but exposure techniques that would apply to this. And that hasn't been particularly effective.
It's funny, but I first ran across the term Asperger's in doing an internet search on touch aversion or something like that. Some of the criteria fit me, some don't, and I can't find a local neuropsychologist or child psychologist who is willing to do an assessment. So I just say I have Asperger's traits. My therapist appears to agree with that as well. But I haven't found any Asperger's literature that gives an answer on what to do about this particular problem.
If I find a solution, I'll be sure to spread the word. :)
Dinah
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