[Text] 1st Creation: A Call For Help

[creatability]

[It's early in the evening when a network post goes up. Rather than voice or video, she's sending out text for reasons which will become obvious as people read.]

I know this probably isn't the place for it, but something's happened to my uncle, Matt Murdock. Retrospec gave him some sort of ability and it seems to be affecting his senses.

He seems to be hearing things, and smelling things, and it's making him incredibly sensitive to just about everything. I do not know what to do.

He needs help but I don't think that the hospital can do anything but make it worse. I've already given him earplugs but I want to help him more! Does anyone have any advice, or experience with anything like this at all?

Also, to anyone that he works with? Please don't expect him to come in to work until he's gotten a handle on this. I don't think he can leave the house without being in horrible pain.



[OOC: A log from Matt is located here Additionally, replies may come from Matt or Mary.]

Comments

[sotenbori]

do you know grell

[creatability]

I do not. Who is Grell? A doctor?

[sotenbori]

yeah she posted earlier today about the death thing
she's really good at helping people when retrospec shit happens to them

[creatability]

I'll let uncle know then. Thank you so much.

A doctor. Quite a blessing.

[thisloveisjustice]

[Oh god. Matt. Tatsuo remembers what getting his heightened sense of smell was like. To get multiple senses cranked up at once has got to be hell.]

earplugs are a good start. do you know the decibel rating? i might have something higher depending.

also, try to think of anything that has a distinctive odor and get it out of the apartment.

[faeblooded]

I'll let Mom know he's sick, Mary. Thanks for letting us know.

Do YOU need help with anything? I can't offer advice, but I've got hands and time.

[creatability]

I don't. Is there a particular material that the higher decibel ratings are made from? I made these myself.

[Which is a whole other issue.]

Distinctive odors? Crap. I'm wearing perfume. Do you think that's making it worse?

[creatability]

I don't know. maybe?

I need to think of ways to dampen sound and smell. Any thoughts there?

Also maybe painkillers? I can give you money.

[frostythehitman]

so
what
is he hallucinating or in pain

[blondferret]

Do you think he could use some calming teas? Pain killers? I can be over there in a few minutes.

[thisloveisjustice]

I think it depends on the density of the foam. I'll bring over my hearing protection for the range. The ear plugs should add 5 decibels to it.

And speaking from experience, he can probably smell perfume volatilizing.

[matchbreaker]

In addition to Dr. Sutcliff, smells and sounds can be drown out by stronger ones or focusing hard on one. Usually. Does the man like coffee or tea? Those are overpowering aromas and might drown out other things. Unless you think the one strong aroma might no be better.

[devilsadvocato]

Hi Mary. Just gonna recite what they told us teachers about helping students with sensitivities. Maybe something on this list will help?
-Unplug all air fresheners and avoid burning candles or incense
-Give him something calming to listen to like white noise from a fan or recording
-Warn him whenever you're going to start making noise. Like turning on the television or flushing the toilet.
-Close the blinds and let him rest in a quiet dark room
-Make sure he's wearing comfortable clothing made of soft fabric
-Give him an extra blanket or a weighted blanket if possible. Some people feel better with pressure on their body when they're experiencing touch over-stimulation but be aware of temperature if you pile on the blankets.
-Fidget toys or a smooth stone to hold perhaps? A way to physically release the tension
-Meditation and breathing exercises
-Foods might be a whole new experience for him if he smells them or feels them differently in his mouth
-If he's touch sensitive you should ask before you touch him

I hope he feels better soon. If you can't make it to class I can send you the lesson and homework info.

[blessmefather]

Pain. Other Matt problem.

[ Or other life problem? No! Don't think about that right now. It'll make the headache worse. ]

[anguinous]

[ ... Well -- ]

Have you ever had a migraine before? This sounds related, although I do not doubt worse if some ability is involved. The key takeaway is that a migraine can create a feedback loop of sorts, when you're sensitive, where everything makes your migraine worse which makes everything else feel worse. Scents make you want to vomit, your ears ring and everything is too loud, you can get what is known as an aura. Coloured spots in your vision, flashes and so on.

If we're treating this like a migraine, you can't make it stop but you can help relieve the symptoms. Darkened room has already been suggested. Painkillers are advisable too, since lessening the headache may help everything else feel less terrible. Make sure there's a cool breeze if you can without letting in too much noise from a window or turning on a noisy fan. Make sure he drinks plenty of cool water, as dehydration makes headaches worse. Bananas are good food for headaches. Equally, something plain like crackers if his stomach is unsettled by all this. Once the pain starts to fade everything should reasonably begin to feel less intrusive.

[faeblooded]

What does he like is the big question here. Besides removing everything, the only thing I can think of is drowning it out with whatever he likes.

--Oh, whats his favorite food? Mom wants to make him something for dinner.

[compendiem]

Sounds tough... If the pain is too much, best get something to knock him unconscious until you figure out a solution.

[ Sleep your problems away!!! The solution to everything. ]

[creatability]

Yes. Tea. I think tea, something with a strong smell to it so he can focus on that.

Also yes to pain killers. The ones we have are just weak tylenol. He needs something stronger.

[creatability]

Yes. That sounds good.

Also crap. I'm not wearing anything strong but crap. I guess I should use that coffee grounds trick. And take a shower.

Uh. How long do you think you will be?

[creatability]

I'm going to try strong tea. Giving him something to focus on seems like a smart decision.

Sounds are a little harder.

[creatability]

Hello Mr. Nelson.

Thank you for this advice.
I think this is all helpful.

Do you think that the blinds will make much difference though?

[creatability]

I haven't had a migraine but it sounds similar. Unfortunately I can't tell too well, because my uncle is blind and I'm not sure a dark room is going to make a difference.

I think that the fan suggestion and breeze are really sensible.

Bananas I would not have thought of though.

[creatability]

What? No! That's dreadful!

[creatability]

Drowning things out is a running theme. I think tea and a fan probably.

Food wise, something plain that won't upset his stomach. I don't want to ask him just yet, I'm trying to get him settled.

Soup?

[anguinous]

Completely? Some blind people can still sense light levels. It can hardly hurt, regardless.