Long-term exposure to noise may increase mental stress

Residents are disturbed by noise for a long time and their mental health is threatened. A psychiatrist pointed out that long-term exposure to noise can cause people to suffer great stress.mental stress, which can lead to negative emotions. If not properly addressed, symptoms such as depression and anxiety may develop, ultimately worsening into mood disorders. Doctors also noted that during the pandemic, most people stayed at home, making it more difficult to avoid noise sources like construction. They suggested that people try other activities to distract themselves from the noise, but the most important thing is to address the noise problem at its root.

Oriental Daily reporters measured noise levels exceeding 90 decibels near public facilities outside Kanghuayuan. Psychiatrist Ouyang Guoliang stated that noise levels above 90 decibels are considered extremely loud and uncomfortable. Long-term exposure to such an environment can easily lead to feelings of anxiety and restlessness, potentially worsening into mood disorders. He noted that since the outbreak began, people have been staying home more and less outdoors, exposing more people to noise.

He gave an example of a female patient who had been disturbed by the noise near her home for a long time. Her mental state was almost on the verge of collapse and she showed obvious anxiety symptoms. "My mood became very bad and I was extremely sensitive to everything around me, as if everything was magnified." In the end, the woman decided to move out of her original residence in the hope of being away from the noise source. However, even after moving, she still had lingering fears and became extremely sensitive to sounds. She would feelPanicDr. Ouyang recommends that if people can't leave the noise-affected environment immediately, they should try to distract themselves from the noise by engaging in other activities and talking to those around them to express their emotions. However, he emphasizes that these methods only provide temporary relief; "The most important thing is to solve the noise problem itself!"