Yes the startle reflex is a rather bizzar thing.
I have it & I feel like such an idiot when I jump at the slightest thing.
I think CP has a whole gammet of things that go with it.
This can be quite tricky because I never can tell if something's just CP or
if I need to have it investigated because its something else.
Where I live in Sydney Australia, I do not have access to a dr which
specialises in CP.
This sometimes can be a real problem.
I have to rely on my GP, who has been wonderful but, sometimes she doesn't
know quite how to help me.

Fiona

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> From: - Joy - <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Startle Reflex
> Date: Monday, 5 April 1999 14:28
>
> Hi,
>
> Someone mentioned that they had the infamous startle reflex.  I startle
> at loud noises, someone coming up behind me, touching my feet, on and
> on.  Any suggestions for reducing this, or at least making it less
> noticeable?  I try laughing it off as much as possible, and assuring
> people that they didn't scare me, but it's still embarrassing and
> annoying.  Thanks!
>
> ~Joy~