Hello friends!! Are you startled by loud noises? Do small sounds (tapping, breathing, humming, car noises) in your environment make your skin crawl and drive you bonkers!? If so, you may be experiencing sound sensitivity to different degrees!

In this episode, we will discover 3 different types of sound sensitivities, while talking about all of the ways it impacts us in different environments. We will then dive into different ways we can accommodate and advocate for our needs in the school, home, and other social settings!

The 3 different kinds of sound sensitivities include:

1. Hypersensitivity-You are overly aware of sounds and easily distracted by sounds.
2. Hyperacusis- You feel physical pain in your ear from different sounds.
3. Misophonia- You feel triggered with an intense emotional reaction when faced with different sounds!

If any of these resonate with you, take time to reflect and build your environmental toolbox with sound tools (noise cancelling ear buds/headphones, play calming music to drown out triggering noises, ect.) and strategies that work best for you when at school, at home and even when out and about!

Reach out to me at www.katelynmabry.com to share your sensory sensitivity story! I also have some coaching openings coming up in the New Year if you are interested in working 1:1 with me! I look forward to connecting with you! Love you all!