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Janet, when I jump, I would go into a spastic seizure, where my arms would
snap up (elbows bent) and the rest of my body was as stiff as a board.
Well, after taking anti-seizure meds, (which DID help), I found that I
"outgrew" the seizures. *sigh* Anyways, um, maybe a service dog to keep you
calm? I don't know other than with my dog with me, only LOUD noises make me
jump.
Dana Marshall and Gillis
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On 2/27/99, at 7:47 PM, Janet Mifflin wrote:
>Dear group,
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>This is my first posting to the list. I too am a CP with a very
>sensitive startle reflex. I really can relate to the experiences posted
>so far. Potentially anything will make me jump: a ringing telephone,
>someone coming up behind me, a professor pounding the lectern when
>making a point, etc.
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>I just started a new job a few weeks ago. My new co-workers aren't used
>to my jumpiness. I'm always more jumpy in a new environment. It's
>getting frustrating.
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>Has any CP with this sensitivity found anything that *he or she* can do
>to help this?
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>Thanks,
>Janet
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