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b'Does the combination of your kids\' squabbling, the repeated clinking of your spouse\'s cereal spoon, and the Mister Softee jingle send you into a rage-panic? You are not alone.\\nFarrah had this to say on Facebook:\\nSomeone talk to me about PARENTAL sensory overload. We have 6 kiddos ages 5-12. I have found that the older I get (or maybe the older they get?) the noise level is less and less tolerable to me. I want to enjoy being around my kids they way I used to, but I find myself simply overwhelmed with the noise. Has anyone else dealt with this or something similar? Any suggestions on dealing with this sensory overload so I can get back to enjoying the company of my kids/ family?\\nSome people really are more sensitive to noise. Dr. Elaine Aron describes "highly sensitive people" and their reactions to auditory input this way:\\n"Highly sensitive persons process information more thoroughly, are more easily stimulated, are more aware of subtle stimuli, are more empathic, and have higher emotional reactivity."\\nIn other words, we don\'t habituate to noise exposure like other people do. Our highly attuned senses are more affected by our environments. And when our nervous systems are already\\xa0amped\\xa0up for other reasons\\u2014 can you think of anything you might have been feeling anxious about over the last year?!\\u2013 the auditory information on the way to the brain becomes augmented, and it can feel like too much to bear.\\nAmy\'s a fellow noise-intolerant, and in this episode she goes through the three-step process of\\n\\ncontrol the noise\\n\\nif you can\'t do that, control your location\\n\\nif you can\'t do that... time for an intentional reset.\\n\\n\\nListen for the full rundown, and read more here:\\nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200804/i-cant-stand-noise\\nhttps://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ordinary-sounds-overwhelm-highly-sensitive-person/\\n\\nSpecial thanks to our "Question of the Week" sponsor:\\nJane.com\\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\\u2019s clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices!\\xa0Visit\\xa0jane.com/laughing.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'