Well since you have a new condition, you'll have to change your life style until your auditory system can heal. If you don't then it will only get worse and more unbearable. My husband is Italian and he lowers his noise accordingly.
You are so correct. I know. I hate complaining about it because it does not help. However I am depressed and stepped away from work. My work is too stressful for me to go back in this condition. Almost impossible to stay home and do nothing. My daughter has special needs she yells every 15 min. Loud. I feel so doomed. I out my noise cancelling head set in but then my T is much much louder.