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Yithar t1_iyaji3s wrote

If you're okay with listening to white noise instead of your neighbors talking, I have a different solution:
https://imgur.com/5isqQgK

I say this as someone with sensory issues, similar to someone with autism. I also generally wear earplugs whenever I'm outside my house.

I'm offering this solution because the way I see it, there's always going to be noise and you can't control people. I live in a single house and the neighbors play basketball and it's still noisy despite the distance.

EDIT: That downvote was rude considering I was only trying to help OP, and OP made it seem 100% like a sound issue. Although based on the response timing, I feel it's very likely OP downvoted me.

Two things:

  1. You should give as much information as you possibly can regarding your situation, so people can give appropriate advice. If you give limited information, then people are going to comment based on the limited information given.
  2. What if you get a neighbor with a dog who barks loudly? What if you get a neighbor who plays loud music? What are you going to do then? It's very unlikely you will find a perfect place with perfect roommates who are just quiet.
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howlsmovingcactus t1_iyakhxn wrote

I appreciate you trying to help, and that could definitely add a layer of peacefulness to the work day, but I’m never going to be okay with paper thin walls and doors. Though I didn’t add this to my original post, I also feel highly uncomfortable about me, my guests, and my daily routine being overheard. I need privacy. So it’s not just a frustration over the lack of control over other people’s noise, but anxiety over not being truly at home in my own space.

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sabarlah t1_iybcceh wrote

Is it possible to get a diagnosis for sensory issues?

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YitharV3 t1_iyeomol wrote

Yes.

https://familydoctor.org/condition/sensory-processing-disorder-spd/

> Doctors don’t know what causes SPD. They’re exploring a genetic link, which means it could run in families. Some doctors believe there could be a link between autism and SPD. This could mean that adults who have autism could be more likely to have children who have SPD. But it’s important to note that most people who have SPD don’t have autism.

SPD is also in DSM-V, so insurance will cover treatment:
https://autismawarenesscentre.com/the-dsm-v-and-sensory-processing-disorder/

> So why have SPD in the DSM V? If SPD is recognized as a disorder, it may mean insurers cover the therapy. Therapy provided by an occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist is costly. Sometimes special aids are needed like noise blocking headphones and the cost of such items may be covered. If listed in the DSM V, scientists may conduct research into SPD’s causes and treatments. The Food and Drug Administration may approve medications that can be marketed for it.

I personally didn't bother getting a formal diagnosis because it's like tinnitus. What are they going to do? It's a problem with the brain. Tinnitus has no cure. Depression has drugs that work because it has neurotransmitters.

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