I have sensitive hearing and I have grown to really hate certain sounds. I also become anxious before I know it's going to happen. Sometimes noises make me rage or cry. I have Asperger syndrome and I have post traumatic stress disorder. Either one of these conditions can contribute to the being startled and sensitivity to loud noise.

Anxiety medication has helped me to tolerate loud noises better, and I have more peacefulness now because of it. People don't realize how horrible it is to live with sensitive hearing. I feel for you. Sorry you're going through this.