Yeh, noises can drive me wild when mixed or depressed, even manic. When stable I am fine with the usual noises in life. What also happens to me, and I am sure many of you, is that when mixed and manic I tend to be hyper-aware of sights, sounds, smells and sensations and my brain takes in every little piece of information at a rapid pace and this makes me overwhelmed as my mind is already racing.

Right now I am in my room while IP and avoiding going to groups as I feel paranoid about being around people and don;t think I could stand all the stimulation of the talking, radio and colourful room. SO I am hiding instead, talking to you wonderful people.