It was a typical day when my youngest son, just five years old, suddenly looked terrified. The bathroom hand dryers we were using were a bit too loud for his comfort, and the sudden increase in noise ...

Tension: Many people feel ashamed or frustrated by their strong reaction to everyday sounds like chewing—yet it may reveal deeper psychological traits. Noise: Popular culture dismisses sound ...

It's been almost two years now since I first noticed a change. First it was a constant slight ringing in both of my ears. Then, louder everyday sounds, like my kids just being loud and silly or a ...

Sensitivity to sound, light and touch affect neurodivergent people differently. Here are the strategies and tech products I use to help me function. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

One of the first noises I was terrified of as a child was the sound of water going down the bathtub drain. I remember covering my ears and running out of the room as soon as the plug was pulled to ...

James Pelletier held his dog, a papillon-Chihuahua mix named Lilly, at his Seattle home on June 30, 2023. Pelletier has tried new methods to help Lilly get through the stress of July Fourth fireworks, ...

Everyone has that one sound that makes their skin crawl. Maybe it is a colleague who keeps clicking a pen during a meeting, or someone chewing loudly beside you on a quiet train. These everyday noises ...

Empaths are often sound sensitive and have a lower tolerance for noise. It's important that we honor our sound sensitivity and do our best to create an environment that is quiet and peaceful. For ...

Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...