Wow, you've described that perfectly, and you're exactly right. I work alone from home, and I'm a complete shut-in, so I've managed to circumvent all social interactions. However, dealing with my extreme hatred of noise, my phobia of dogs, the compulsory need to clean, etc... still cripples me. I think it's really great that you were able to make a great video even with the outside noise distraction. Part of the reason I hate noise so much is that no matter how soft it is, it still bothers me and draws my attention away from everything else, just like you. I'm unable to ignore the noise and just continue on with other things. You've described the noise perceptions perfectly! I had never thought about it, but it is the unpredictability that bothers me. My own noises are okay (even though I try to minimize all of my own noises, like never letting a cabinet or door slam), but unpredictable ones I can hear in my house from outside are unacceptable. Noises in shops don't usually bother me, but I think that's because I wear headphones every single place I go. I tend to throw a huge fit, curse, and pace around when I hear repetitive noises. Thumping noises bother me the most; like a bouncing ball, bass in rap music, etc... It must be hard for you to internalize your feelings and not have people realize the extent of what you're going through. I also do that. I've never known another person who deal with noises like I do, so I'm very excited to hear you speak about all of this!
Hi Anna, I would like to thank you for sharing your life experiences with everyone and offering up a window into your world, so thank you. Something that I struggle with is auditory senses, random unsolicited noises, loud noises, busy noises (where there are many noises at one time), dogs barking, vacuums, etc. I think one way of explaining what they do to me is they sort of invade my personal space, and then I can’t concentrate or feel frustrated. There is another side to this, some, most notably the unsolicited noises, give me anxiety. I had never worked out a way to deal with this anxiety, but found it almost debilitating, and there really isn’t a more horrible feeling than anxiety. I happened upon a book with a very simple, yet effective method of addressing this, and making it easier to deal with as you employ their described technique. I thought I would share this with you because it really helped me, since its so simple. The book has a focus on those who suffer with generalised anxiety or panic attacks, but the technique is one that can be employed by anyone who has anxiety for any reason. I just thought I would share this with you, I in no way mean to intrude on your life or presume anything, just sharing something that I found helpful. The book is called the dare response and they have a website dareresponse.com There is also someone on youtube that did an honest review of the book ruclips.net/video/DC43uVQ8IoQ/видео.html I personally bought the book from amazon www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258 Thanks again for sharing Jurgen
Sounds like you have similar auditory processing issues to what I experience. Thank you so much for the link to the book and website!. I will add the book to my reading list.
Wow, you've described that perfectly, and you're exactly right. I work alone from home, and I'm a complete shut-in, so I've managed to circumvent all social interactions. However, dealing with my extreme hatred of noise, my phobia of dogs, the compulsory need to clean, etc... still cripples me. I think it's really great that you were able to make a great video even with the outside noise distraction. Part of the reason I hate noise so much is that no matter how soft it is, it still bothers me and draws my attention away from everything else, just like you. I'm unable to ignore the noise and just continue on with other things. You've described the noise perceptions perfectly! I had never thought about it, but it is the unpredictability that bothers me. My own noises are okay (even though I try to minimize all of my own noises, like never letting a cabinet or door slam), but unpredictable ones I can hear in my house from outside are unacceptable. Noises in shops don't usually bother me, but I think that's because I wear headphones every single place I go. I tend to throw a huge fit, curse, and pace around when I hear repetitive noises. Thumping noises bother me the most; like a bouncing ball, bass in rap music, etc... It must be hard for you to internalize your feelings and not have people realize the extent of what you're going through. I also do that. I've never known another person who deal with noises like I do, so I'm very excited to hear you speak about all of this!
Thank you so much for explaining this! I also have a severe dog phobia.
Hi Anna, I would like to thank you for sharing your life experiences with everyone and offering up a window into your world, so thank you. Something that I struggle with is auditory senses, random unsolicited noises, loud noises, busy noises (where there are many noises at one time), dogs barking, vacuums, etc. I think one way of explaining what they do to me is they sort of invade my personal space, and then I can’t concentrate or feel frustrated. There is another side to this, some, most notably the unsolicited noises, give me anxiety. I had never worked out a way to deal with this anxiety, but found it almost debilitating, and there really isn’t a more horrible feeling than anxiety. I happened upon a book with a very simple, yet effective method of addressing this, and making it easier to deal with as you employ their described technique. I thought I would share this with you because it really helped me, since its so simple. The book has a focus on those who suffer with generalised anxiety or panic attacks, but the technique is one that can be employed by anyone who has anxiety for any reason.
I just thought I would share this with you, I in no way mean to intrude on your life or presume anything, just sharing something that I found helpful.
The book is called the dare response and they have a website dareresponse.com
There is also someone on youtube that did an honest review of the book ruclips.net/video/DC43uVQ8IoQ/видео.html
I personally bought the book from amazon www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258
Thanks again for sharing
Jurgen
Sounds like you have similar auditory processing issues to what I experience. Thank you so much for the link to the book and website!. I will add the book to my reading list.