That dream where you’re running but can’t move your legs fast enough. The one where you’re drowning or can’t catch your breath. The recurring nightmare about falling that jolts you awake with your ...

Sensory processing disorder—also known as SPD or sensory integration disorder—is a term describing a collection of challenges that occur when the senses fail to respond properly to the outside world.

As you can imagine, this type of somatic mimicry can create confusion in regard to what to do: Some people will rush to the emergency room, while others may experience even greater anxiety as they ...