Do everyday sounds seem louder or more irritating than they should? Do you find yourself covering your ears at noises that never used to bother you? If you’re experiencing heightened sound sensitivity (also known as hyperacusis or phonophobia), you might be surprised to learn that anemia or low ferritin levels could be contributing factors. While
The first time I realized something was “wrong” with me was during a crowded lunch period in middle school. While my friends chatted and laughed, seemingly unbothered by the cacophony of clattering trays and screaming students, I sat frozen, my hands pressed against my ears, fighting back tears. A classmate noticed and sneered, “What’s wrong
Ever wonder why your autistic friend wears headphones everywhere they go? Or why your child covers their ears when you run the vacuum cleaner? The connection between autism and sound sensitivity is more complex – and more common – than most people realize. Think about the last time you were in a noisy restaurant. You
For this article I actually interviewed a couple of (fellow) sound-sensitive people I met in a Facebook group. I personally buy and test all the headphones I write about on this site and I have my favorite (right now I’m loving the new Apple AirPods), but I also try to talk to other people to