Depression, anxiety and anger

@johnsonk

I'm a depressed introvert, too. My wife and I live in the country on ten acres, so home is a peaceful place, except that my wife likes to have the TV on nearly all day. I go sit in the bedroom to get away from the noise.

I've always been a calm person, and I don't experience anger often. Irritated, but not angry. But I can surely connect with the need to get away from the noise to calm my emotions. It's easy to get over stimulated, for sure.

Jim

I think I have sensitive hearing. It is especially noticeable if I'm stressed or if I need to focus on a task. I have to use ear plugs when the loud sounds begin to annoy me too much. But, I have not found any way to muffle the blasting bass that vibrates at nearly glass shattering level when cars go up and down the neighboring street. I also despise movie theaters because of the volumes.
I enjoy quiet and peaceful environments.
Rosemary

@johnsonk I also find a quiet environment to be restorative - add to that a good book and life is great!

Teresa

it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having to leave-deep breathing, visualization, counting to 10 w/ controlled breathing, just focus on one thing in the room with tunnel vision, lean in and get closer to conversation

It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an intense feeling of loneliness when I am surrounded by people as for dealing with loud noises I just take out headphones and listen to music soothing one with a book in my hand.One has to devise a plan to somehow to accept our limitations as an individual and also acquire the ever elusive inner peace

@abida I am sorry. I can identify.

What works for one may not work for another. This does not mean "another" has failed.

I agree one hundred percent everyone has to keep on trying for a formula which works for them.I for one keep on praying for myself as well all others facing this delimma

All good suggestions but leaving the environment is usually my last resort, after all of the aforementioned have failed.

Headphones are a great idea unless the volume has to be turned way up to block out all the noise which in turn gives me a migraine.