SPD Symptoms
SBAD: Sensory Based Anxiety Disorder
Sensory Based Anxiety Disorder is a secondary disorder that often comes as a result of living with SPD. This disorder is really just theoretical at the moment, but we feel there is a grain of truth to it. The reason for creating this disorder is so that people may better understand the relationship between the anxiety they or their child experience, and the SPD diagnosis they just so happen to already carry or need. For now, this checklist is just for fun!
General Symptoms
_______ Diagnosed with SPD, or diagnosable for it
_______ Suspected of having an anxiety disorder
_______ Unusually high levels of fear and anxiety
_______ Frequently go into panic mode
_______ Many fears, either consistant or inconsistant, predictable or unusual
_______ Anxiety symptoms get worse when in sensory overload
_______ Obsessive Compulsive traits, such as frequently washing hands or not touching doorknobs with bare hands
_______ Very ridgid and controlling mentality
_______ Low self-esteem, possibly self-abusive or abusive to others
_______ Depression
_______ Easily Startled
In Children
_______ Afraid of situations that involve overloading sensations, such as amusement parks, schools, playgrounds, malls, or parades
_______ Separation anxiety
_______ Social anxiety, afraid to play with other kids or go to school
_______ Fear of strangers
_______ Fear of being dirty, frequently washing hands and avoiding touching objects with bare hands
_______ Fear of bodily functions, such as defecation or vomiting
_______ Afraid of trying new things, such as new foods, schools, or other environments
_______ Panicky around appliance noises or other typical household sounds
_______ Fear of heights, amusement park rides, elevators, stairs, or escalators
_______ Afraid of the water
_______ Fear of choking
_______ Upset by seeing other people eating
_______ Experiences any other 'typical' childhood fear at extremes
_______ May have any number of other fears that seem unreasonable, but that can usually be explained from a sensory based approach
_______ Fear of learning new motor activities or games
In Adults
_______ Afraid of situations that involve overloading sensations, such as amusement parks, malls, work, or parties
_______ Separation anxiety, pertaining to your spouse or even parents, didn't leave home, date, or get married until well after your peers
_______ Social anxiety
_______ Fear of meeting new people
_______ Fear of being dirty, frequently washing hands and avoiding touching objects with bare hands
_______ Fear of bodily functions, such as vomiting
_______ Afraid of trying new things, such as new foods, jobs, or other environments
_______ Fear of driving or learning other new skills
_______ Fear of heights, amusement park rides, elevators, stairs, or escalators
_______ Afraid of the water
_______ Fear of choking
_______ Afraid or avoidant of going to work
_______ Experience any other 'typical' adult fear at extremes
_______ May have other 'bizarre' fears that can be explained through a sensory based approach