> just leaving something on in the background seems to be huge for some people. I have read accounts from people who have said that they need to have some kind

> just leaving something on in the background seems to be huge for some people. I have read accounts from people who have said that they need to have some kind of coherent sound around them - radio, tv, other people talking, etc. Their argument is usually that without that constant chatter, they would have to be left alone with the thoughts in their head, and they don't want that. I find such a position utterly alien, as a person who enjoys quiet time, pondering and thinking about things. I can understand wanting to "shut it out" occasionally and just "veg-ing" - but the way these individuals talked, it sounded like anxiety and fear for them to be left alone with their thoughts. A possibility I found both disturbing, and depressing.