Sunday, December 27, 2009

Sensory overload

Now I can put a name to it; and I am relieved to be able to name my discomfort when there are too many sounds around me.

I took the train home after the worship service and supper tonight. The man sitting next to me was playing a handheld electronic game. Oh gosh, I just couldn't stand the noise. After him came a woman holding a toddler. She tried to make him giggle, not realizing the high-pitched sound of him was really hurting my ears. And there were numerous other sounds as well. It's torture.

The world isn't very friendly to people like me, that's all.

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