Hi Troy,

I'm sorry you've had such awful experiences. While I haven't had the exact same ones, I do have PTSD and I do have the same problem with certain sounds. I think it's pretty common, actually. I also have an extremely high startle reflex, where even a car starting or a ringing phone can send me through the ceiling.

I'd say for what you've been through, the fact that you don't like loud noises is pretty normal. I don't know if that will make you feel any better or not.

I know it's hard to trust and to keep posting, but it will help you to get it out. Please keep it up if you can.

Candy