PeskyPeater
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its the increased turnover of brain serotonin that increases the 'acoustic starle reflex', is what the profs call it. So a generalised sensitivity to sound is likely the same issue.For my entire life, I've been very sensitive to noise. Not just loud noise, but noise in general. I thrive in quiet environments, but in noisy environments I get anxious and, if the noise is bothersome enough, I can have panic attacks. Lately, I've noticed my hearing seems to be getting better... I'm not sure if this is because of an increased metabolism or what, but noises I didn't notice before are now bothering me. For example, I have a white-noise machine in my bedroom which used to block out all outside noise, but now I can hear outside noise even with the white-noise machine on.
So my question is: is there anything I can do or take to decrease my sensitivity to noise? I have autistic traits, but I've never been formally diagnosed.
Also, I've been supplementing BCAAs + phenylalanine to reduce serotonin, along with beta alanine. My mood has improved significantly since doing so, but I'm wondering if serotonin plays a role in hearing. Or maybe histamine does? My other senses seem unaffected.
increasing liver function with coffee or decafe helps to improve tryptophan / serotonin metabolism. chlorogenic acid decreases the turnover of serotonin, reducing a state of stress.