Why Does Pink Noise Hurt So Much Compared to Any Other Noises After Listening for a Duration?

[Dja]

Any other sound can be anoying but pink noise actually hurts my ears. It just hurts and this is odd when it is the noise that people mostly recommend for hyperacusis sufferers.

Who can relate?

 

[Gman]

I'd stay away from white noise. The latest research suggests white noise makes Tinnitus worse and can predispose you to neurodegenerative conditions.

Classical music or speech is considered the best.

I assume this would apply to pink and any other colour noise too. Maybe do a search for the research that suggests this.

When I tried listening to pink and white noise over a year ago, it got on my nerves and made my T react, so I stopped listening to it quite quickly.
I just listen to music that I like, at a safe level, via speakers (not headphones) and it has helped me a lot. Over time I've been able to increase the volume bit by bit. At my worst, I couldn't really stand to listen to sound via my phone or computer speaker. Was horrible.

You could also try a sound app that plays natural soothing sounds, like water, insects and so on.

 

[Dja]

Yeah I'm trying stuff that works better. I don't know why pink noise is pushed so much but perhaps it's because the majority finds relief in pink noise and we're part of a minority. It's so bad for my ears, it's unbelievable.

 

[Tamara]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30178067
Unintended Consequences of white noise therapy for tinnitus

 

[Dja]

It's too bad any sort of sound therapy cure is based on constant non changing/static noises.

I am someone whose hyperacusis may have been caused by static noises and it is my kryptonite basically, is what I found out some time ago so pink or white noise the exactly what I should be avoiding. I need changing soothing sounds but I haven't figured out yet what's best.

I guess that is why you can't find anything anywhere, because of the uncertainty.

It's really odd, sometimes I get into video games with lots of sound explosions and you name it, and I feel absolutely great after the sessions, like as if I'm being cured. Any static or non changing sound is like kryptonite for me.

 

[GregCA]

It's too bad any sort of sound therapy cure is based on constant non changing/static noises.

ACRN, for example, is a pattern of 4 different frequencies. No static noises.

 

[Dja]

ACRN, for example, is a pattern of 4 different frequencies. No static noises.

Any examples? Thanks for the suggestion.

Edit: This has kind of worked so far.



But I always get disappointed after some time so I'm going to wait till I can say if it really works in long term.

 

[Dja]

Can't edit anymore, but the above sound didn't work.

 

[GregCA]

Any examples? Thanks for the suggestion.

The ACRN example I provided is an example of such non-static sound therapies.
One implementation of it can be found here: https://www.generalfuzz.net/acrn/

 

[Dja]

The ACRN example I provided is an example of such non-static sound therapies.
One implementation of it can be found here: https://www.generalfuzz.net/acrn/

Thanks for the suggestion. Tried to tickle with it and it's not really doing the trick. I still appreciate it a lot.
I think everyday sounds may be able to do t he trick.

There had been a time where I thought ASMR videos would be absolutely rediculous to try out, but I realized that it's a good way to find specific everyday sounds that could sooth you(me). I just found one that's giving me quite the relief. What do you think?
It's from 8:26


It's sorta like white noise but without the constance/static of it. It keeps changing etc. It's giving me quite the relief right now actually

 

[Dja]

Right now pink noise is the best noise to listen to and it doesn't hurt me anymore.

Some extra information: I used to work a very loud job until January 2019.

I just want to ask, is this part of the habituation? Am I finally getting there? A lot of sounds don't sound as sharp as they used to and I feel like this may be a progress that I longed for what feels like eternity. Could this mean that I am actually being cured in the long run? Maybe in a year everything could sound normal again...

 

[Dja]

If pink noise used to hurt and it doesn't hurt anymore, maybe fewer things will hurt as time goes on. I would love that. I still have a lot of kryptonites.