noise sensitivity during depression.

[nalli]

I have suffered from depressive episodes before but this time round, I woke up to the noise of construction & it just jarred through my brain & after that I could not think straight & just went deeper & deeper into a depression & all kinds of noise started bothering me. Can't take music, nothing. Even extremely agitated by fridge & heating fan sound, not to talk of the construction. Can depression come back with such a trigger? Is my noise sensitivity related to or due to my depression? It is so bad that I just started my ECT today.

[nursegirl6572]

Just FYI, this thread is pretty old.  It's always good to check the dates on threads before replying, so you know you're helping someone who is still active on the site.

Thanks for helping!

[hopetulsa32]

Being low in magnesium can also cause noise sensitivity.Pumpkin seeds are a great source for magnesium. Also, try some good quality noise reducing curtains in your home.

[ILADVOCATE]

   Responding to noise or other background sounds or stimuli in general can occur during episodes of depression or other mood disorders. I have that concern myself and use a white noise generator for when I am sleeping to mask outside sounds.