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Wow. This is much more information on this topic than I've ever found on my own searching. I also laughed at "living in a low-pass filter". Yes! Never consi
by blunte 7y ago
Wow. This is much more information on this topic than I've ever found on my own searching. I also laughed at "living in a low-pass filter". Yes! Never considered that, but indeed it's true.
I do wonder, however, that since our brains interpret sensory signals, could one train the brain to disregard annoying ones?
- DocNoise 7y agoWell, a certain level of habituation can sometimes be seen - especially when the exposure isn't constant and the level is rather low. But the process can take years and is influenced by many factors. If sleep quality is good and blood pressure & cortisol levels are ok, one might consider "waiting it out"... if secondary effects increase, additional stress sources (job) pop up or relationship trouble starts, moving might be the smartest option. Another way would be to do a survey in the neighborhood and if other people are affected, collecting some money and hiring a acoustician with a proven track record of solving LFN cases to find the source. Once the source is identified, searching for a solution would be the next step. Sometimes simple things like swapping a fan in an air chiller can make a huge difference.
- DocNoise 7y agoWait. I need to answer your question properly on a physiological level as well: The problem is that LFN signals that reach the inner ear get sent to the brain on 3 separate channels, with a signal from the otolith organs going to the vestibular nuclei and finally also to areas that regulate autonomic functions. As it seems, these effects show a much lower ability to adapt to "noise" in the broadest sense.