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Perimenopause Ugh! Noise sensitivity!

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becky53379
becky53379

Has anyone experienced noise sensitivity since their hormone roller coaster ride started? I went to the movies and I couldn't even stay ugh! Then the panic sets in. Cant wait until this is over

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  • jane47249
    jane47249 becky53379

    Posted

    Absolutely I cannot stand the television either I put volume down to 15 it is part of the whole tedious process unfortunately and movies are awful as have no control of the volume

    Cheers

    Jane

    • becky53379
      becky53379 jane47249

      Posted

      Hi Jane thank you for your response. The tv is bad for me too, I should thought about that before going to the movies. Ugh! I hope this is all over soon
  • bobbysgirl
    bobbysgirl becky53379

    Posted

    I have ALWAYS had sensitive hearing (bit weird really, I can tell you if there is a cranefly in a room before I see it.eek). These days I can't sleep without my trusty earplugs. I take them to the cinema too.

    BTW my mum is 80% deaf and she says the cinema is too loud, it hurts her ears! I don't know if it is just our local flea-pit, but it is SO loud you can FEEL the noise. Took mum to see Pirates of the Caribbean, it was like being in a war zone.

    • becky53379
      becky53379 bobbysgirl

      Posted

      Hi I know how you feel I can hear everything....I was upstairs and my daughter was getting ice out of the refrigerator I said what was that, I thought something broke. Geez this is rough! Going to the movies and having it sound like you described a war zone....I would have ran out of there lol! Thank you for your response smile

  • looloo43
    looloo43 becky53379

    Posted

    Yes Becky! My husband often makes me literally jump out of my skin when I am in the kitchen preparing dinner etc (not intentionally), like my heart skips a few beats! Also can't bear the telly too loud or cd in car - I used to love loud music while driving. xx

  • looloo43
    looloo43 becky53379

    Posted

    I remember another incident in april in the car with my 10yr old nephew making a racket in the back; i literally screamed at him to shut up as it was REALLYdoing my head in. I felt so awful he went so quiet, so did my husband.... i apologised & gave him a hug. I am normally a bit of a child myself when with him, but I just couldn't stand the noise & lost it with him. The hrt i started in april has cured my shortness in temper/anxiety, but things do still make me jump, & certain noise gets to me. xxx

    • becky53379
      becky53379 looloo43

      Posted

      Hi I used to be able to handle everyday sounds as well...kids, music, tv etc. Now I have to turn everything way down. It will make my head feel bad with too much noise. Sometimes I battle myself on if this is really hormones. Im thanful for all of you ladies that confirm it for me. Are you still in perimenopause?
    • looloo43
      looloo43 becky53379

      Posted

      Yes Becky. It started approx 6mths ago, but could be as far back as 2yrs ago as I've had irreg bleeding for 2yrs prior to starting hrt in april. since starting hrt - the irreg bleeding has stopped! My mental symptoms are the most improved from the hrt. I am ill with colitis at present & off work, & i honestly don't think I'd be coping mentally had I not started the hrt when i did. xx

  • carole44875
    carole44875 becky53379

    Posted

    Yes noise really affects me. Its like sensory overload. TV, radio, theatre, it's all too much at times. I used to have the radio on in the car. Now I can't stand it!! Have started hrt which has helped with anxiety, depression and noise but some days it's still a struggle. Everything seems amplified. Oh the joys.....

    • becky53379
      becky53379 carole44875

      Posted

      Hi Carole your right noises seem amplified...I hear it does get better though. I cant wait until then because all of this is rough! Thank you for your response smile

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