Paul, check out Dr. Ralph Ankenman's (psychiatrist) work on CP and
rage.  Fascinating.

-Kyle

Paul Villano wrote:
>
> I'm just amazed that, for as long as I've known folks with CP, I never knew
> that the anger problem and the sensitive startle reflex were so common.
>
> Probably a dopey question but that never stopped me before!  :)  Is it
> possible to desensitize yourself to loud noises, etc., at least to some
> point?  You know, YOU do the loud banging, have someone tap you, etc. in a
> controlled environment and condition your body not to react so much?  ANYONE
> is going to react to sudden surprises, but I mean just to "ameliorate" it to
> some degree, as someone mentioned.  Just curious...