I only have extreme light and sound sensitivity when I'm having an Aura (when I feel seizury). I also get other sensory problems, like things are extremely small and at the same time unbareably huge. I also can't focus enough to respond to someone in a conversation, especially if they're asking questions. Then there's anxiety and eventually panic. If I can fight all of that off, I can usually fight off a seizure. I try to focus and distract myself at the same time, usually by cleaning house, doing dishes, vacuuming. Whatever I can do.

Loud sounds makes me cringe. I am about to quit my job because they pop balloons on purpose when they know it gets to me. They also have this guy with a fan that when it opens and closes makes an awful loud sound. He knows I can't stand it, yet does it on purpose. People are so mean.

This is shocking.I can't deal with machines like hoovers and pianos or things that are repetitive but I thought it was something else.

My daughter has a similar problem she finds it hard to concentrate with loud noises so she wares headphone while playing ten pin bowling and have noticed that a few others in her disability league are now doing the same thing She goes to her bedroom when our grandson gets hyper and makes screaming noises

Yes!! My cousin has a very high pitched voice and her laugh is really high.. I don’t want to hurt her feelings but it drives me crazy!!