High Sensitivity to sounds

Homebird said:

It seems like they are louder than they used to be.

I think there is just more access to fireworks from China that break the safety regulations so are sold under the counter in many convenience stores now.

These used to be very common in Hastings when I lived near there - not cheap but they did make a heck of a bang.

I think there are more on sale to the public that used to be restricted to big events, I've seen packs of 9 rockets taped together with what looks to be one fuse. This is a far cry from the family packs of my childhood.

I feel mixed about them, part of me loves them, another part dosen't, because I think of the environmental impact, all the terrified animals and people, for many ex service people with PTSD it takes them back to being in a war zone.

I think there should be more regulation over size and a maximum decibel level. I think that those who do big public displays should be made to clear up after themselves properly too, one of the big national charitable groups does a big display each year near the beach just outside Holyhead, they assemble big piles of pallets to burn have professionals come in and set up all the fireworks, block off a lot of the beach and the grassy area next to the road and path, then they leave a mess. Theres a big scar where the fire was, the grass and beach are littered with nails, screws and staples from the pallets and all the firework debris. This is a popular place for dog walkers and families all year round, I don't think it right that everyone else should be dealing with the dangerous litter for the rest of the year. 

I think there are more on sale to the public that used to be restricted to big events, I've seen packs of 9 rockets taped together with what looks to be one fuse. This is a far cry from the family packs of my childhood.

I feel mixed about them, part of me loves them, another part dosen't, because I think of the environmental impact, all the terrified animals and people, for many ex service people with PTSD it takes them back to being in a war zone.

I think there should be more regulation over size and a maximum decibel level. I think that those who do big public displays should be made to clear up after themselves properly too, one of the big national charitable groups does a big display each year near the beach just outside Holyhead, they assemble big piles of pallets to burn have professionals come in and set up all the fireworks, block off a lot of the beach and the grassy area next to the road and path, then they leave a mess. Theres a big scar where the fire was, the grass and beach are littered with nails, screws and staples from the pallets and all the firework debris. This is a popular place for dog walkers and families all year round, I don't think it right that everyone else should be dealing with the dangerous litter for the rest of the year. 

Fireworks on bonfire night can be attractive to look at, but I agree regarding people who have PTSD and people who have lived in a war zone. The very loud ones sound like bombs going off.