Listener Stories episode features unexpected sound experiences like auditory hallucinations, amplified heartbeats, and long-lost voices. Stories include a childhood call and response tradition, giving up sounds due to post-concussion syndrome, and newfound sound appreciation post-brain injury.
Auditory hallucinations can occur during illness, generating music to counter background noise.
Sound sensitivity post-injury creates a dichotomy of agony from common noises and desire for silence.
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Auditory Hallucinations Post-Flu Experience
After contracting a flu that blocked his ears, the speaker experienced auditory hallucinations where his brain generated music to combat the white noise he heard. The flu-induced auditory distortions, like hearing distinct music from his own head, highlighted the brain's adaptability in interpreting sound signals when hearing is compromised.
Sound Sensitivity Journey Post-Concussion
Following a serious concussion leading to chronic post-concussion syndrome, the speaker developed intense light and noise sensitivity, making everyday sounds agonizing. Despite longing for silence due to heightened sound sensitivity, periods without sound, especially from nature or music, left a poignant void. Transitioning from solitude to a hospital environment exposed the speaker to a spectrum of new sounds, fostering a newfound appreciation and deeper awareness of soundscapes and their impact.
For this special episode, we’ve passed the mic to our listeners to hear six unexpected stories about sound. Featuring auditory hallucinations, amplified heartbeats, long remembered voices, and whistles both strange and familiar.