For the past two weeks I have not been able to sleep for more than fifty-four minutes at a time. This is due to a maintenance problem in my apartment that causes a loud noise every fifty-four minutes from about 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. I have called maintenance five times. Each time they tell me it's fixed, and each time I'm up all night because it really hasn't been fixed. Because this is a university residence no employees are still working at the time the noises happen. Moving isn't an option because a) I can't afford to move and b) I need to be in this location for practicum-related purposes.
So keeping in mind that I have to spend every night in a room where I can only sleep for fifty-four minutes at a time, what can I be doing to keep from going insane? I'm getting really bad headaches, I'm exhausted all day, I have no appetite and I get really bad motion sickness when I'm driving. Obviously I'm really irritable and grumpy too.
Can anyone help me?
2007-03-14 12:17:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have an ear problem and can't wear earplugs! It sucks, I know...
2007-03-14 12:22:37 · update #1
Try sleeping with a fan on. The sound will drown out the noise if it's not too loud. You might also want to try (alone or in addition to the fan) one of those sound machines where you can listen to nature sounds such as rain, thunderstorm or rainforest. I used the fan when I had tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and have been using it for several years now. It's very soothing. Then I got a HoMedics sound machine for Christmas a couple years ago and sometimes I turn that on too. I like the gentle rainfall sound. Best wishes.
PS Can you let someone from maintenance spend the night there? Of course you and any other roommates will have to find another place to sleep for the night, but maybe this is what it will take for them to realize that the noise is still vothering you.
2007-03-14 12:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry, that sucks. I had a similar problem once and earplugs were amazing, but I know u cant use them. Have you tried trying to fall asleep with the radio or TV on low, it will make u less sensitive to the other sounds. Also try keeping a fan on (whitenoise) and not facing you so that u dont get a chill. Also try earmuffs as well, if it wont affect your condition.
2007-03-14 12:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by inSane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you the only one suffering because of this? where is the university building "super"? you gotta make some "noise" and let other people know what is going on! speak up! Talk to whoever you can that is connected with that school building(remember you have an excuse for not being calm).
2007-03-14 12:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by Pooks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try wearing ear plugs, you can buy a big box really cheap at most hardware stores. It will help dull the sound.
2007-03-14 12:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well maybe you should see if you can go to a friends house for a few days and get so rest....i wish you the best of luck
2007-03-14 12:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by sunshineprincess1988 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋