Sensitivity to noise and a panic attack this evening

[Yimpa]

@Judy2 Try some matcha shots, the L-theanine will balance out the caffeine.

[integral]

Just now, Judy2 said:

@integral yeah i felt a bit stupid when i realised that it was probably the caffeine...oops

😂 no! Your not stupid don’t worry, this stuff is hard

[Judy2]

@Yimpa i had green tea, does that count?

[integral]

3 minutes ago, Yimpa said:

@Judy2 Try some matcha shots, the L-theanine will balance out the caffeine.

… WAT 🤦😵

try eating a big meal, this calms down the body a lot

Edited March 27 by integral

[Judy2]

@integral it's okay:) thank you

[Yimpa]

5 minutes ago, Judy2 said:

@Yimpa i had green tea, does that count?

Yes, like this coffee mug!

 

[integral]

24 minutes ago, Yimpa said:

@Judy2 Try some matcha shots, the L-theanine will balance out the caffeine.

Both of these things are stimulatory, which is the opposite of what is needed.

Also, green tea has caffeine…

[Yimpa]

11 minutes ago, integral said:

Both of these things are stimulatory, which is the opposite of what is needed.

Also, green tea has caffeine…

And you can’t win a Bingo game without a bingo card.

I’m Bimbo! 

Consider that stimulants help those with overactive brains. How loopy!

Edited March 27 by Yimpa

[integral]

3 hours ago, Yimpa said:

And you can’t win a Bingo game without a bingo card.

I’m Bimbo! 

Consider that stimulants help those with overactive brains. How loopy!

YimmmpaaAAAA loool

I think the problem with overactive brains is the brain lacks cohesion, cohesion is when all the parts of your brain are working together like a Symphony to think about one thing that it’s focussing on, when there’s poor cohesion, it would feel like all the brain regions are scattered and overactive. 

When you take something that helps unify all the brain regions. The person could feel tranquil and focused, like there’s less activity.

A lack of brain cohesion is probably happening due to a lack of some kind of substance like dopamine, were Matcha might help.

But when I inhale perfume or laundry detergent, it drops and lowers my brain cohesion, and I have thousands of voices in my head talking at the same time.

So it’s very unclear what is causing ADHD.

again ADHD is probably caused by air allergens or food sensitivities and a gut issue as well as Anything else that could disrupt The brain.

Edited March 28 by integral

[Yimpa]

 

[Breathe]

I'm super sensitive to caffeine, I can't have it at all, not even a can of coke or I have panic attacks. In that state I can't handle noise at all.

Also, you may want to look into HSP (highly sensitive person).

[Raze]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzgH8uSmGsE

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4VohoFTz5w

 

[Judy2]

@Raze thanks for the links:)

i'm not 100% sure if hyperacusis is the correct term in my case, since noises aren't painful per se. they just make me anxious depending on the context they occur in. the same thing can happen when i see people twisting their thumbs, for example, which is super random and i feel kind of bad for being this easily annoyed by stuff.

i'm also not sure if my panic attacks are real panic attacks. they do have me sobbing uncontrollably and hyperventilating and when that goes on for too long my hands go numb, but there's an element of relief or willingness to that. like i'm almost glad to let it all out and there's no fear about the way my body reacts because i know what's going on. idk if me feeling that way disqualifies it from being a panic attack ...can anybody relate?

Edited March 28 by Judy2

[Schizophonia]

@Judy2 Your photo was good + Yes coffee can easily make you anxious, depending on the dose.

 

[mmKay]

@Judy2, I feel like you’re gaslighting yourself. It sounds like you’re making yourself believe you’re the problem, or that something’s wrong with you for feeling upset and overwhelmed by all of this. But there’s nothing wrong with you. You can’t properly sleep, eat, or focus in your own home... and that’s a big deal.

Consistent noise is a real issue and can seriously lower your quality of life. Don’t let anyone, including yourself, downplay this. You deserve to feel safe and comfortable where you live. Period.

Have you considered talking with your neighbor or even the landlord? Maybe you can reach some sort of agreement for quiet hours or certain days where he keeps the noise down. If it’s persistent, it should even get him evicted, and you’re probably not the only one bothered by it. Talking to some neighbors and joining forces could help.

I know this might feel scary, and maybe you’re not comfortable with “starting” conflict. But it’s okay to want peace and ask for it. You shouldn’t feel guilty for standing up for yourself. If you have a BF or some male friends you trust, maybe someone could volunteer to help you with this situation.

Again, you ABSOLUTELY deserve to feel comfortable and safe in your own space. 

Feel free to keep us updated on how things go, share anything you find relevant, or ask more questions. And if you just need to vent, that’s okay too.

But don’t apologize for it. And definitely don’t apologize for apologizing




Edit: 3k posts. Cheers for 3k more. 🎉

Edited March 29 by mmKay

[Raze]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLbeEBVVV4w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri4-HZxcEJg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azg0BrD9jGU

 

[ExploringReality]

@mmKay I really resonate with your response 🙏🏽 thank you

[Judy2]

@mmKay 

thank you for your response. it means a lot for me to be met with so much understanding and empathy:)

i'm genuinely not sure if i'm the problem, so i'm trying to strike the right middle ground when talking about this issue. i'm afraid of being too critical of other people when there is a risk that it is really i who should keep myself in check.

my neighbours want to be "free" and i think the one on the right next to me just seems really happy and joyful with his sudden hysterical outbursts and spontaneous singing. it feels weird to go around knocking on doors to tell people to be more quiet, but i have in fact already talked to him about his musical activities and suggested that we can agree on some hours for him to practice (at least i would know when to plan on going for a walk then).... but i guess he didn't want to limit himself, although he reassured me that he's done practicing after 10.

i have also emailed my landlord about a month ago, but there's no official rule or anything to say that neighbours must be more quiet. a few days ago i messaged them again because there used to be more insulating stuff around my door frame until someone removed it last year and hasn't replaced it since.

anyway, i decided to visit my grandma next week and hopefully that can give me some time off to think more clearly.

[Carl-Richard]

On 27.3.2025 at 10:22 PM, Judy2 said:

i'm generally sensitive to noise and i have a new neighbour who is a musician and he's also generally quite noisy so i can sometimes hear him tidying up (not just for 20min but being noisy and basically rearranging furniture for 1h+, god knows why) in his apartment nextdoor.

Ah. I've lived with such a person. He started rearranging furniture and using a saw at 03:30 am. I screamed at him so much he felt like buying a white t-shirt for me as an apology. Then he played bass and music on speakers at similar times as well and I had to keep reminding him about the 11 PM rule of the apartment which I had also made him personally agree on beforehand.

So I've been clear about setting boundaries like that. But if it's noise during daytime that is the problem and it seems unreasonable to ask for boundaries, get noise-cancelling headphones, use them together with ear plugs. It would probably solve most of your problems.

Edited Monday at 02:36 PM by Carl-Richard

[Wilhelm44]

If a panic attack does happen, what helps to calm down, is to look around the room, and name out loud different things you see, like door, wall, chair, mirror etc. It helps to bring one back to now and feel safe again.