u/Ananiujitha

I'm struggling with my noise sensitivity. Been struggling since 2013, but it's a lot harder to avoid the muffled conversations since 2025.

And there are at least 6 parts of it.

1. I'm very sensitive to loud noises. I try not to wear ear plugs and protectors all day, but I have to wear them on errands, etc. I can also cut back on foods which worsen this, but I like tomatoes, and I need tea for my other health issues. I avoid mint, aspirin, etc.

2. I'm often unable to separate voices from other voices, from construction noise, etc.

3. I'm disoriented by overlapping noises, often get migraines after too long, etc.

4. I'm disoriented by muffled conversations in nearby rooms.

5. I'm disoriented by music. I used to enjoy music and miss being able to listen to it.

6. I'm very sensitive to sharp stabby sounds such as older backup alarms, some musical styles, etc. -- apparently these are "pure tones."

Any thought on what I could do to recover from at least some of this? and avoid some of the rest?