08: Why am I so Jumpy?

I am jumpy. I've been scared by my own shadow (no joke). Just last night, I was using my iPhone as a flashlight in the dark, when it illuminated a mirror, and my reflection scared me. Also not joking. In Episode 8 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how some sounds affect me greatly--specifically, loud, sudden, and incessant noises. From buses to babies to birds (that alliteration was so lucky), I explain what sets me off and why I think it affects HSPs more than others. Resources mentioned in this episode: Misophonia (sound sensitivity) support Another Misophona support site Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net: Sudden Noises Really Make Me Jump The right to silence trumps the right to noise I love listening to white noise Do Some Sounds Fill You With Rage? Maybe It’s Misophonia Karaoke Bar Neighbors? Ruh-roh. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0