My startle response is elevated. I hate it when there are loud noises and often will jump. My office mate was able to startle me when I was working just by saying my name.

Well today I was in my adviser's office going over my research so that I can do my homework assignment over the weekend. They decided to test the fire alarm (repeatedly). If my professor didn't know I had an extreme startle response before he certainly does now. I kept jumping out of my chair every time it went off. My guess is they had to test every pull station in the building. Now I need to spend the rest of the day on relaxation exercises so that I can sleep tonight. I was hoping to get writing done. UGH!!! I hate loud noises!