Are there any sounds that irritate you so much you feel like you're going crazy?
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Hi everyone! I'm 15 years old, and I've been wondering for a long time if anyone else experiences this. Is there a sound that just feels unbearable and makes your brain want to shut down?
I'll tell you about my experience. The sound of someone rubbing or scraping a carpet gives me really unpleasant chills, whether I hear it in real life or on TV.
There's also another problem I deal with almost every day: singing. My mom loves to sing, and so does my grandma, along with some other relatives. I really can't stand it when people suddenly start singing. I immediately feel overwhelmed, sometimes hit myself, and have a silent meltdown because I know my mom might think I'm pretending or trying to imply that her singing is bad.
One time I asked my grandma to stop singing. She kept going, so I explained, "I'm sensitive to singing," but instead of understanding, she yelled at me.
What should I do? Is there anyone else who can't tolerate certain sounds like this?