Everyone loves to wear clothing which is soft and comfortable, but some of us REALLY love to! Heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli. This can vary from individual to individual and affect all or some of the senses. In my case, it is all of them and I certainly mostly feel it is a blessing rather than a curse.
Let me consider touch. Microfleece, plush fabrics, angora, brushed cotton, M&S Heatgen long-sleeve tops and cashmere (or cashmere feel) - soft clothing is the order of the day! Making the wrong clothing choices has been advantageous for the local charity shops, but not for my purse. Ever found yourself impulse buying a top or underwear, lured by the style or colour only to find the months go by with them still sitting in the cupboard? I'm afraid the lacy pants invariably lose out to the soft sensible ones. It's funny really, but I like to think that clothes shopping is a great sensory experience from which I gain more enjoyment than anyone else. My fingers reach out on autopilot to feel the texture of every item which catches my eye and I sub-consciously eliminate anything whose texture does not meet with my exacting standards. I'll inevitably report back home about the gorgeous snuggly jumper/fluffy socks/velvet-soft top/super-soft tights which I virtuously resisted buying. It's not just me. For years, my son would not entertain the idea of wearing any trousers other than soft tracksuit bottoms, jeans for example, were always a big no-no and fluffy socks and soft jersey were a must. Now in his late teens, he has become more tolerant and (like me) will now wear denim, however still only particular pillow-cases and bedding will do. I've not even mentioned the extreme irritation of clothing labels... I guess we're just sensitive souls!
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