ColtDan
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I've had an easier time of it since I started wearing headphones everywhere, actually. I can't stand city noise, voices especially. I have actually become violent in the past, and when combined with crowds / harsh lighting, it can make me have a meltdown.
A lot of the time I can only listen to noise / repetitive music like Swans though, as anything more melodic sends me mental.
The birds in the trees outside and general buzz of the town. Felix has gone out so no radio or music on. Sometimes my nerves are so raw, because of the illness, I'm overly sensitive to some sounds. Horrible thing to have when your a jazz fan
I will now leave this thread as I have nothing to add. Sorry.
It's because I have this mental health thing Sadie - sometimes its like someone's peeled all the cover off my nerve endings.
I like my bass, sax etc and all that - it fills my heart with joy, hence some jazz makes me so happy. But I'm just going through a bad phase just now that most music is like chalk squeaking on a blackboard feeling for me. It's a horrible thing to have. It'll pass as I get better though. Thank you for your kindness and care honey.

Were we separated at birth??? I used to wear headphones EVERYWHERE!!! Now I'm just on the phone to Sham man when out and about. I can't stand people. When I had to do my Christmas shopping Shammy was the only person keeping me from killing people. Almost literally. He could hear the rage and anxiety in my voice as I had to wade through "people". For someone that is easy to get on with I oddly hate people. I suppose I just have good judgement as to the people I allow to occupy my space.
That Swans song really surprised me Sam...its like he's been released from all his torment and its..humble in its way isn't it?
Music heals the soul Kate, try and find a decent frequency that suits your ears at times like this. Sometimes it's not just the frequency it's the vibe.