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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Adelaide, AU

Night after night I do not sleep as the slightest sound drives me up the wall. I get so upset. Sound nights I cry. I often get up and watch tele as I need to calm myself down from the frustration. ATM its happening in the day to. A crowd restaurant makes me teary as its so load. My hubby doing things around the house. Dishes, cooking tea, vacuuming, cleaning his teeth, even talking are driving me nuts.

What can I do to make it better?

Night time I take melatonin. Where ear plugs to.

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September 25, 2016
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Members connected over the challenge of sound sensitivity and sleep disruption, with many describing how everyday noises like snoring,... Read more

Members connected over the challenge of sound sensitivity and sleep disruption, with many describing how everyday noises like snoring, restaurant crowds, or household activities can trigger anxiety, tears, and sleepless nights. Several members shared practical tools that have helped them, including high-quality titanium or swimming earplugs, white noise machines, sleep apps with thunderstorm or relaxation recordings, and medications like Trazodone, Desyrel, or Ambien for better rest. A recurring theme was the link between heightened anxiety, pain levels, and sensitivity to sound, with members encouraging the original poster to see an ear specialist, consult a psychiatrist about medication adjustments, and explore calming practices like essential oils, yoga, and meditation to find personalized relief.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Ambien might help to sleep. When noises at night get the best of me I put on my head phone with thunder storms and heavy down pour til I fall asleep

September 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Lexapro for the fibro and Desyrel as needed to help me sleep. Maybe that will help, i also downloaded some really good relaxation recordings on my ipod "sleep well" and more they work really good. They hv them for anxiety, pain relief, exercise ect. Hope that helps.

September 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

On Facebook are new titanium ear plugs ... They literally stop noise, choice of colours too they are meant to help people to stop hearing partners snoring and club music so I'm thinking this could be your saviour so to speak x

September 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ive been using essential oils, LDN, vitamin B12, primrose oil, beetroot, tens for the local pain, acupuncture pen, no coffe, less sugar, eating more vegetables, but the oils are helping me a lot with my sleep issues and also with the panic and anxiety. I noticed that the less medicines I take, the better I feel. It's a long process to discover what works better, I think is very personal. I also do yoga and meditation to calm my mind. When I feel really bad I try to think that tomorrow is another day and the chances to be a better day are really high. I hope I could help you. Hugs.

September 26, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I can't take loud noise or a lot of noise like in a restaurant. N at night I have a noise maker that is loud enough that I can't hear anything else.

September 25, 2016

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