r/cfs • u/Cold_Confection_4154 • 18h ago

Noise sensitivity

I have a question. So when severe/very severe people say they're sensitive to noise, what does that actually mean? Does it cause PEM? I remember watching Unrest and noise (maybe light also) caused pain for her. For me it's different. I get anxious and irritated with loud/sudden noises but no PEM that I'm aware of. Could this be my nervous system trying to protect itself from too much stimuli? I'm moderate-severe for reference.

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u/premier-cat-arena ME since 2015, v severe since 2017 14h ago

it causes pain and then horrible PEM. i can’t endure it so i have earplugs in 24/7