Hate certain sounds but also hate silence

So i'm an aspie and am asking this this to see if I'm the only one or if some of you guys share this with me. As the title states, there are certain noises that grind my gears, like snoring, tapping/banging(unless im doing it which is fine) dogs barking and many more, but i detest silence, i cant stand sitting in a silent room, i need noise, be it the tv or music or people talking as long as I'm not trying to do the previously mentioned as then their talking winds me up lol. I also love loud music, the louder and bassier the better, many a times i've fallen asleep to the sound of war in my ears(battlefield games). Anyone else hate silence?

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  • I'm similar! I hate white noise (like air con units, dehumidifiers, fluorescent lighting buzzing etc.) and hate loud/screechy/chaotic/unexpected noises (e.g. when outdoors or in crowded places), but I get really anxious if it's silent. I have to have music, a podcast or a TV programme running in order to relax. I never go to sleep at night without putting an audiobook or TV programme on in the background.

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  • I'm similar! I hate white noise (like air con units, dehumidifiers, fluorescent lighting buzzing etc.) and hate loud/screechy/chaotic/unexpected noises (e.g. when outdoors or in crowded places), but I get really anxious if it's silent. I have to have music, a podcast or a TV programme running in order to relax. I never go to sleep at night without putting an audiobook or TV programme on in the background.

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