Noise pollution of living in Town

[8398]

I live in an apartment now and one morning there was waves of different machinery. Between the apartment, and the other facility by my window.
First was a booming dump truck, that one hurt. Next, leaf blowers. Leaf blowers turn me into an evil person. They make me nauseous. THEN, weed hacker. The last wave was lawn mowers. All within 4 hour period while I was trying to sleep. Coupled with being on my period, emotionally I was out for blood. Even when I got in the shower, from the shower I could hear another leaf blower out in the distance.

Luckily, it's not every morning. But I feel like it's one more thing to get in the way of my goal to heal, and usually there is at least something active everyday (leaf blowers). Well, and I just think it's dumb. I can hear a voice of criticism telling me that it's necessary maintenance. But I feel like there are countries out there that wouldn't allow it to be this bad. The leaf blowers almost seem like they're having fun and sort of "rev" it up. *cries*

I guess, it makes a world of difference where I live. I used to live on a remote property and I felt GOOD. I mean, I almost feel like I can hear electricity. Gotta get one of those autism ear sound reducer thingy's to try.
What are your living situation with noise and how do you deal with it?

 

[NB79]

I don't know how people can live in zones with too much traffic right in front,
it would be torture.
or with machines all the time. Thankfully the neighborhood here is somewhat quiet.

 

[Outdated]

I would also like to see electric leaf blowers banned. They're not so bad if they're new but as they age and their bearings get worn they start to make sounds that hurt my head.

I also live in a very quiet neighbourhood but after 12 years of living in remote tropical rainforests the city always seems noisy to me. The only real quiet time I get is between 1:00 and 5:00 am.

 

[Judge]

What are your living situation with noise and how do you deal with it?

Industrial grade ear protectors with a noise reduction rating of 34db.

Here's one with a bit higher noise reduction. I can even slip earphones underneath them to watch tv in peace when the leaf blowers come to my apartment building.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Safety-Muffs-Decibel-Defense/dp/B01BEENYCQ?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VBXMqAzV_LwyEpxO9OwCnQOZjJTqleXocL5v5yzpGt5NlnEntz_yO60J-BhSCSJcj0yP5wYh4uZsOtTVbU_Rw_GqDRLThNDJTs0tnOXaZcplw4JK84XhwqltSB0ghjQ2IEkcG14ayMuOfm8DHwTd5U7yHiWA4pb1cWA4iHI98wSr3cM4WYGP73m4M8PTrh9EYJSkv2gQmfMLaFcr_1kBPCGc3gqCjicpqhmvFxctKR4HEFlJiKEvn5U8oFRZQCZmmhvu8siNq5e_4ijQpXBu2lLIiwVrBhsffUkKGsxRHME.3l65T71SvEX9g1tL7Vm_lLVUTCtlJWXnNvomhzhyWlo&dib_tag=se&keywords=ear+protectors&qid=1746917602&sr=8-7&th=1

 

[WhitewaterWoman]

I moved to the country and rarely have noise problems here.

 

[Aspychata]

I dream of buying a remote piece of land and having no neighbors, but this place can get noisy at times.

 

[Judge]

I sometimes think of how nice it would be to own a home, and have a basement where I could place soundproofing panels on all the walls.

But alas, as a renter I will never have such an option. At least the walls in this complex are far better than the ones in the last place I lived. But not enough to enjoy my audio system. 'C'est la Vie'.

For all the audio equipment I have, they amount to little more than paperweights given the reality that I cannot use any of it to seriously listen to music or even Dolby 5.1 movies and television. I miss not having a condo, but I gave it up to move away to a less expensive state and use the capital as an investor.

 

[db05]

I live in an apartment now and one morning there was waves of different machinery. Between the apartment, and the other facility by my window.
First was a booming dump truck, that one hurt. Next, leaf blowers. Leaf blowers turn me into an evil person. They make me nauseous. THEN, weed hacker. The last wave was lawn mowers. All within 4 hour period while I was trying to sleep. Coupled with being on my period, emotionally I was out for blood. Even when I got in the shower, from the shower I could hear another leaf blower out in the distance.

Luckily, it's not every morning. But I feel like it's one more thing to get in the way of my goal to heal, and usually there is at least something active everyday (leaf blowers). Well, and I just think it's dumb. I can hear a voice of criticism telling me that it's necessary maintenance. But I feel like there are countries out there that wouldn't allow it to be this bad. The leaf blowers almost seem like they're having fun and sort of "rev" it up. *cries*

I guess, it makes a world of difference where I live. I used to live on a remote property and I felt GOOD. I mean, I almost feel like I can hear electricity. Gotta get one of those autism ear sound reducer thingy's to try.
What are your living situation with noise and how do you deal with it?

Get a ‘White Noise Machine’ if you haven’t tried one? They drown out noise and neutralize sounds to help you sleep better. I live in an area near several major highways and hospitals with emergency sirens and ‘Jake brakes’ noise going sometimes all day/night. I have two Dohm Classic white noise machines, available on Amazon for $50 but there are apps and other choices. The Dohm and some others produce natural, mechanical variable white noise – not just a looping audio recording of ‘static’.

On a recent 5+ day power outage, I realized just how much I rely upon it. The outdoor noise level got much worse, but yet I had no power to the Dohm and struggled to sleep. Arrgh!

Really, I’ve bought a lot of things that ended up forgotten in a week or so, but my white noise machine is a true need for many years as an aging autistic. That and the blackout shades, the bruxism night guards, the weighted blankets, the humidifier to fight sinus pain, and other bedtime necessities that were never there before age 40 or so. It gets very weird with age!

Try one. The leaf blowers and other noise can blend in with the other noise and you can have peace.

 

[Judge]

Get a ‘White Noise Machine’ if you haven’t tried one? They drown out noise and neutralize sounds to help you sleep better.

Agreed. I have one built into my Homedics clock radio with a half dozen or so ambient sounds which amount to white noise remedies.

I turn it on at a very low volume as it sits just a few inches past my head. It really does make sleeping better...along with a melatonin "chaser".

 

[justin_havu]

Loud motorcycles, garbage trucks at 4 AM, and the worst of all, fireworks randomly shot off even a mile away.

Now, it's just gotten worse: neighbors moving into the apartment right next to mine, and the wall between the two is incredibly thin, to the point where I couldn't sleep at all a couple of nights ago due to work going on all night.

How do I deal with it? It's simple: I can't. Anxiety attack after anxiety attack for the last four years, and I'm stuck here until I move at the end of August.

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

Live on court inside corner lot not much noise back yard back on busier road soon to be turned in one lane with second lane turned into bicycle lane occasional flying over on approach to airport cause some noise. neighbours OK .

 

[Yeshuasdaughter]

Living in the city, with all the constant, constant, constant mechanical and people sounds is like someone running a Skilsaw at your bedside 24/7. I never have gotten used to the constant oppressive noise. And the concrete and steel everywhere I look. People everywhere. I don't know how I've made it this long. I am in this constant low grade panic with a pounding headache, always, from the sights, the bitter chemical smells, and the horrid noise that never ever ever stops.

Give me wind through tall grass and birdsong, and stars by night. It's all I can hope for.

 

[Mary Terry]

I live in the middle of nowhere so there is virtually no noise from distant neighbors. The exceptions are when they shoot fireworks for holidays or shoot guns for target practice or deer hunting.

I recently got a Beta fish and a small tank for him to live in. I can hear him eating, like gulping, when I drop his food into the tank! That's how quiet our house is and I love it.

 

[FayetheAspie]

Living in the city, with all the constant, constant, constant mechanical and people sounds is like someone running a Skilsaw at your bedside 24/7. I never have gotten used to the constant oppressive noise. And the concrete and steel everywhere I look. People everywhere. I don't know how I've made it this long. I am in this constant low grade panic with a pounding headache, always, from the sights, the bitter chemical smells, and the horrid noise that never ever ever stops.

Give me wind through tall grass and birdsong, and stars by night. It's all I can hope for.

I hope you will get to move somewhere like where you described wishing to live.

 

[Aspychata]

Peace and quiet is nice. I love birds, but living with one or more probably wouldn't work out. I had a co-worker who had the sweetest birds, we sat down on the floor, and they amazed us with their cuteness. I like pets who are more quiet.

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

My wife's buddy who just left hospital 70 years old has a bird parrot, boy is it loud. likes to talk loudly.

 

[Professor Lupin]

I completely understand you.

Noise from trucks, car radios (that low-frequency bass!!), door slamming, and people talking on their porches underneath my bedroom window drive me up the wall. When new neighbours started having yard parties every other night, it caused me to become both depressed and aggressive since I couldn't get any sleep.

(Ironically, I do live in the country but by the main road that runs through town.)

White noise helps a bit, but I couldn't wear headphones for an extended amount of time (and definitely no ear plugs at night!) due to sensory issues.

I hope you find your peace and quiet.

 

[Shevek]

Living in the country, I would be far more alarmed by people showing up, and would need a dog. The worst recurring noise in this small town is an annual street dance. Last night, they had a steady, cold rain and quit early. )