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Members shared their experiences with sensory processing sensitivity and fibromyalgia, with many describing lifelong heightened sensitivity to... Read more

Members shared their experiences with sensory processing sensitivity and fibromyalgia, with many describing lifelong heightened sensitivity to pressure, bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells that they later understood as connected to their fibro diagnosis. Several members noted that being a highly sensitive person may make individuals more vulnerable to developing fibromyalgia or similar chronic pain conditions, possibly due to difficulties managing and recovering from various types of stress. A recurring theme was finding validation and reassurance in understanding that these sensitivities are real and shared by others, with one member expressing relief after reading a book on highly sensitive people that helped them feel normal rather than crazy.