Sensory Processing

noun a widespread reaction of interest or excitement

• The sensation of touch is processed by the somatosensory system.
• I had a strange sensation in my stomach after eating that spicy food.
• That roller coaster ride gave me a crazy sensation in my gut.
• Her performance on stage created a sensation among the audience.

adjective describing someone who is extremely sensitive or easily affected by emotions or stimuli

• The new equipment is designed to be supersensitive to even the slightest changes in temperature.
• My friend is supersensitive to loud noises and always covers his ears at concerts.
• I can't believe how supersensitive she is about her hair - she freaks out if anyone touches it.
• His supersensitive nature allows him to pick up on subtle emotions that others may miss.

noun the inability to perceive sensations of the body

• Acenesthesia is a rare condition where individuals cannot perceive sensations from their own skin.
• I heard that acenesthesia can make it difficult for people to feel touch or temperature.
• My friend thinks he has acenesthesia because he never feels the cold like the rest of us.
• In a way, his emotional acenesthesia prevented him from fully experiencing the joy of the moment.