Noise and headaches: why do some sounds bother us?
Why do some noises become unbearable when you have a headache?
You have a headache.
The television seems too loud.
Conversations become annoying.
Even the sound of a keyboard or ventilation draws more of your attention.
In these moments, finding a quiet environment can simply be more comfortable.
Why might noise seem more annoying?
When you are already experiencing discomfort, your tolerance for certain stimuli can change.
A sound that didn't particularly bother you a few hours ago can become much harder to bear.
This doesn't mean that noise is systematically responsible for the headache.
What about repetitive noises?
They can be particularly frustrating.
A regular click.
Ventilation.
A ticking sound.
Footsteps.
A conversation in the background.
The problem is sometimes less about the volume than the fact that the sound continues.
What can you do to find a more comfortable environment?
You can try to:
- reduce the volume around you;
- settle in a quiet room;
- turn off unnecessary devices;
- close the windows;
- limit stimuli;
- use earplugs to reduce certain sounds.
Akin Acoustic: reducing certain distractions
Akin Acoustic is not a headache treatment.
Its role is much simpler: to help you reduce certain ambient noises when you are looking for more calm.
If your headaches are frequent, unusual, very intense, or accompanied by other worrying symptoms, consult a healthcare professional.