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The benefits of living close to other people are vast (neighborhood BBQs, friendly hellos, and even borrowing a cup of sugar when you run out). But living close to others can also have its drawbacks, and one of the main ones is noise. We’ve compiled a few ways you can drown out your noisy neighbors to reduce your stress and stop worry in its tracks. And if that doesn’t work, we’ve also included a few ways you can escalate the situation and get your neighbors to be quiet at a reasonable hour.
Things You Should Know
- Try using a pair of noise-canceling headphones. When things get loud, pop these on, listen to music, and get back to relaxing.
- Put a few rugs down to absorb sound. If you’ve got noisy neighbors below you, rugs will significantly improve the noise rattling through your hard flooring.
- Don’t be afraid to reach out to your landlord. If the noise is too much to bear, you can politely ask your landlord to deal with the situation by issuing a warning, etc.
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- If you have a sensitivity to noise (also called misophonia), consider working with a mental health professional to lower your anxiety and sensitivity levels. [12] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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- ↑ https://la.curbed.com/2013/4/19/10251912/5-tips-for-dealing-with-no-good-terrible-very-loud-neighbors
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