White Noise Generators

Does anyone else use a white noise generator to fall asleep at night? I don’t as much nowadays, but for years I did because the neighbour had dogs that could get noisy during the day, and I couldn’t relax in bed in case they started. As it turned out, they weren’t too bad later on, but it was the threat of barking or any other noises, including talking from the living room downstairs, right beneath my bed, that kept me on edge. Also, if I ever have to go into the hospital, I make sure to take one or two sources of white noise devices with a headphone socket or a radio that can produce white noise by tuning to static.

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  • I am presuming white noise is like the hum of a fan. My son uses that. I find that kind of noise keeps me awake, I think due to the hum. However gentle music can help me get to sleep. When I was a child I had a children's clock with a loud click. I found it difficult getting to sleep without it, but it had the opposite effect for anyone who came to stay. 

    I understand the need to have something to cover up background noises. I can sometimes be disturbed by the quietest sound if I don't know the source.

  • Yes, soothing music can work, but often when I tune into it, it's not always as calming and can sometimes be a bit irritating. Another point is that if you're listening to a commercial music station, the ads can be very annoying.

    Fan noise can be irritating to some, but I find its monotonous sound becomes easy to get used to after a while, helping to block out other noises around you. Complete silence, on the other hand, can feel a bit unsettling, as any sound stands out sharply against it.

  • Yes I agree about the silence. If I have music it is usually on a CD as predictable at a set volume which is quite low.

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