I felt similarly at first, but I have gotten somewhat better emotionally. It took a few weeks to learn what noises I could and could not tolerate. I went to two ENTs who, sorry to say, weren’t very helpful. I hope your doctor(s) are more supportive. I read up on the disorder and continue to educate myself. One of the most important things I learned was how anxiety worsens the problem. It’s likely that you will get some relief once the initial trauma lessens and you start returning to some degree of normal activity. Protect your ears but don’t overdo it. If you have specific concerns, ask questions here, and we’ll do our best to answer from our own experience. You will be OK and are not alone in this.

Custom ear plugs can help reduce loud noise. See your audiologist and also get a hearing test.