Overwhelmed by persistent noises while trying to relax

Hello,

As I have stated in my earlier posts, I live with both of my parents. Throughout the past 8 months or so, I have felt that I am constantly being mithered from all sides. When I am not actually doing anything, they are both as quiet as a grave. When I am actually trying to do or watch something, it's almost a running commentary (Natter, natter, natter), and I cannot concentrate properly on the thing that I am doing or watching. By the end, I feel like tearing my hair out!

A fair few times, I have been very tempted to tell them to "Shut up!" (Using an expletive that I won't use on here). Also, when my Mum starts texting on her phone, it is virtually relentless (Her message tone is piercingly loud because she is hard of hearing. Also, as she is on a group chat, she ends up getting lots and lots of messages that are not even meant for her). Normally, things like this do not bother me. However the last few months it just seems to have got to me.

I'm sorry for sounding off, but this is something I have needed to get off my chest for some time.

Has anyone else been in a situation like this?

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  • I can relate to this! noises that no one else notice like eating grate on me. Its worse when Im stressed. I came online as Im so near meltdown as a neighbour (known trouble maker) has been outside hammering his car all day since Thursday, 9am until 5pm everyday. His dog isnt friendly so barks all day at anyone passing and even tries fighting other dogs. Then you have his wife shrieking! I want to cry. I cant go out as Im so wound up its usually best not to. Theres no point talking to them. I'm close p meltdown. Its too hot to stay in as I'm trying but even then the noise is above the TV. Miserable due to problem neighbours.

    Ive told my husband to put his phone on vibrate before as its too much for me, he works agency so gets alot of messages and calls

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  • I can relate to this! noises that no one else notice like eating grate on me. Its worse when Im stressed. I came online as Im so near meltdown as a neighbour (known trouble maker) has been outside hammering his car all day since Thursday, 9am until 5pm everyday. His dog isnt friendly so barks all day at anyone passing and even tries fighting other dogs. Then you have his wife shrieking! I want to cry. I cant go out as Im so wound up its usually best not to. Theres no point talking to them. I'm close p meltdown. Its too hot to stay in as I'm trying but even then the noise is above the TV. Miserable due to problem neighbours.

    Ive told my husband to put his phone on vibrate before as its too much for me, he works agency so gets alot of messages and calls

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