Anxiety/sounds

[Lisamarieaxo]

Hello everyone. Some background on me. I have been healing from cptsd. I've had many issues that have stemmed from the CPTSD for my whole life. Last 6 years it has been a panic disorder with agoraphobia (traits). It's been the hardest to manage. I had done great and then due to a small trauma I had an intense relapse. I was wondering does anyone feel the smallest sounds (like someone gently closing a drawer in the next room) and they seem loud? Like the sound shatters through my nervous system it seems. Small sounds.. It only happens at night and I think when my nervous system has had enough for the day and I am sentisized. This used to happen all the time after work (I have stressful job). Anyone?

 

[Abstract]

Very common I suspect. How good are you at being aware of your levels of hypervigilance?

 

[Lisamarieaxo]

Very common I suspect. How good are you at being aware of your levels of hypervigilance?

Hmm.. besides things seeming really loud .. that is my only clue. What are others clues?? Thanks

 

[EveHarrington]

Yes, I’ve felt like this most of the time for the last 10 years. Meds have helped the most.

 

[Lisamarieaxo]

Yes, I’ve felt like this most of the time for the last 10 years. Meds have helped the most.

I am sorry you had that experience. I only get it here and there. My love to you dear one. ❤

 

[Abstract]

Hi! Have a read here... What is hypervigilance like for you?

 

[Invisible Fire]

Yes, I am sensitive to sounds. I have noise canceling headphones that help. And I do notice that I’m more sensitive when anxious. I also am sensitive to light.

 

[Hopefulphoenix]

Really glad I found this thread. I am soo super sensitive to sounds right now..and then I feel mad at myself for being "irrational".
Its something I really cant turn off right? . My husband doesnt react at all to the things I do. And reading this I think I understand why; maybe I do hear them louder. Same with my sense of smell. Same with flinching on being touched, even by my kids if it takes me by surprise. My poor body with these memories. It was many many years ago I lived amidst violence. But I guess it was for many many years.
Point of hope; people writing it varies with how you have it. What I can change; trying to be kinder and more understanding to myself for having it this way. ("Normal reactions to unnormal happenings"❤)

 

[shatter eyes]

Hypervig and hyperacusis i have so i get scared fron sounds or i could go into destroyer fight kill the noise mode.

Its worse when i am tired.

 

[EveHarrington]

Hypervig and hyperacusis i have so i get scared fron sounds or i could go into destroyer fight kill the noise mode.

Its worse when i am tired.

Magnesium and potassium can help with hyperacusis.