I believe I suffer from a fairly mild form of hyperacusis, so I am fairly sensitive to noise.

My reactions to it became really elevated when my depression and anxiety were at their worst. In fact, this is one of the things that made me finally face it all, and get myself to a doctor for a diagnosis.

I still respond badly to loud, intrusive sounds when my depression flares up, and I am sympathetic about the anger/anxiety component of it very well.

Of course, saying it another way, the symptoms of anxiety and iritation loud/irritating sounds produced has also diminished with treatment and time.

I still have trouble in crowded places, like in grocery/department stores during busy times, or if someone is playing a stereo super-loud (yeah, thanks so much for sharing THAT bassline with me!), etc. Intrusive noise just is what it is. I manage these things the best I can, heading out the door at quieter times, etc.

A sound machine (with digital recordings of many different nature sounds) REALLY helped me with the recurring noise from a very inconsiderate neighbour, and might have saved me from doing serious jailtime!

I do think it's something you will eventually find relief from. Keep knocking on those doors until you find a doc who gets it.

AND----I love what reesecups suggested. All these tools can get you through an awful lot of sticky situations.