Does noise bother you more now that you are older?

[Anonymous]

I have always been sensitive to too much noise. I hate it.

[Anonymous]

Loud people or leaf bowers send me over the edge

[Anonymous]

If it's a noticeable difference, you might consider going to an ENT specialist or an audiologist. A sensitivity to noise can be one of the first signs of hearing loss.

[Anonymous]

I wore foam earplugs in college in the library when I really needed to cram for a test.

I wore them raising children. I could be present. The ear plugs calmed me. Brought everything down a peg.

I don't wear them in stores, but I probably should. I always. aways notice the music being played. I'm probably more likely to like current music than pop songs from the 70's. When I consider the music to be real bad, it does influence my enjoyment of the store.

[Anonymous]

Yes. And it really bothers me that DH and I cannot find a quiet place to enjoy a meal on the rare occasion that we get out. That really bugs me. Any recommendations of good, quiet places to enjoy a meal?

[Anonymous]

Noise in restaurants. We just do take-out to avoid it.

[Anonymous]

Background noise doesn't bother me, but the volume my DH listens to the TV and car radio drives me nuts. I feel like electronic things are shouting at me all the time. But I don't think he is playing things really, really loud. Really, really loud TV is when my or his parents come to visit.

[Anonymous]

Wait until you get older and can't hear. All will be peaceful again.

[Anonymous]

Yes, this started happening to me around 40.