[jyl]

In the last year, I've noticed a change in my reaction to sounds.

I am more bothered by cacaphony, unmelodic music, loud audio from TV, noisy places.

I have more dislike for conversing in confused loud environments.

I prefer quiet places and am less able to ignore background noise.

Is this normal? I'm 53. No hearing loss as far as I can tell. It's more of an irritability thing.

No history of exposure to loud noises (seldom went to concerts, wear hearing protection when shooting, don't ride unmuffled motorcycles).