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Sensitivity to noise and sounds

Oakling

Noise is one of the things I have struggled with throughout life. I am very sensitive to sound and find noise particularly painful a lot of the time. I know that I am approaching burnout at the moment, my sensitivity to, and intolerance of, noise increasing recently is a bit of a warning sign for me. But I do wonder if others experience the same and, if so, what strategies do you use to cope with this sensitivity or other sensitivities that you face? 

It is hard to describe the feeling to others- pain is the best I can do. I really hate engine and generator noise, as well as pots and pans bashing together.

  • I think I am fairly sensitive to noise, although I'm not altogether sure this isn't just suggestibility - a few years ago during a period of stress due to work, I saw an article stating that high pitched reverberation is linked to stress levels in employees. Thereafter I couldn't stop noticing the reverberation everywhere.. Thing is, I hadn't really noticed it prior to that..

  • in reply to Homebird

    I can definitely relate to the idea of it being worse when tired or stressed.

    Explaining things can be tricky too. I’ve tried putting it into words, but never really found the right combination. 

    People have some very loud engines where I live, or at least seem to be accelerating a lot. I’ve had to start wearing headphones to do things like taking the bins out!

  • Noise affects me greater the more stressed I am or when I have had reduced sleep.I find constant noise like a generator or engine hard.work from home and if someone stops with an engine running outside it is very hard to bear and concentrate. Also I don't like cars with zupped up engines.

    Also deep noises like the wind blowing next to my house and some engines. It causes an unpleasant sensation in my ears.

    I don't like sudden noises but it is hard as others would not understand why I find these difficult. I guess the only way I manage this is by spending some time alone or going for a walk.