Depression, anxiety and anger

Posted by Kami Johnson @johnsonk, Feb 16, 2018

How do you deal with the anxiety and anger that arises from excess stimulation, i.e. noise. Sometimes the noise around me is so loud I cant hear myself think. Cant focus or concentrate which leads to frustration and ultimately anger. It gets so bad I have to physically exit the environment until I calm down. Being an introverted depressive is not fun in an extroverted world.

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Parus | @parus | Feb 22, 2018

@johnsonk I understand about headphones. There is a fair amount of noise where I live. A lot of it is from traffic and the sounds of others in the complex living their lives and doing what they do. I tell myself these are everyday sounds and although many do not notice all of the noise I am not one of them. I do get angry because of so much noise. It seems a noisy world we live in. Even going out for errands can be a major endeavor. I try to go at times when there isn't as much noise and have realized there is not a time like this. All of the beeps of registers, cell phones, and I could go on with this list. It can all mount up in my body until I feel like yelling at everyone to be quiet-not an option. I continue doing the best I know how. I have even tried ear plugs to no avail. Loudness is a part of life and realistically I cannot expect the entire world to be quiet because noise causes me pain. Not being preachy. Letting you know someone else understands.

Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | Feb 22, 2018

Many in the medical field think this constant onslaught of audio or visual stimulation is one of the causes of ADD or ADHD. I am one who likes to have a sporting event on TV, my laptop in front of me reading something to learn from and probably an open novel by my side. Does not mean it is good for me, but ...There are very good noise cancelling headphones out there today that do not cost exorbitant amounts. I bought my brother-in-law a set for hunting that were less than $20 and I have some noise cancelling earbuds for music that block out almost anything else.

Parus | @parus | Feb 22, 2018

@gman007 I could say this could be me-nope, wrong gender...Whew. Will look into the headphone thing though. Thanks for the info. Y'all I need to get back to my paintbrushes...folks above my head are moving to another apartment. Fortunately I was informed or would have likely been beating the ceiling with my broom handle-you know the one I fly around on at times like these...grin.