The sounds of walking on hardwood floors, the sounds of walking on any floors can be really painful to severe sufferers having Hyperacusis & Tinnitus. If the floor is carpeted, things are a lot easier and quieter. The sounds of typing on the computer, the kettle boiling. The sounds of the computer being overheated, even with hearing protection on can cause piercing, and burning pain. The sounds of the beeps from the microwave are too much, so some resort too "silent" microwaves. Quietly talking on the phone, when using speakerphone with ear plugs in, on the lowest volume setting is painful. Running the shower water, running the bath water can cause pain so bad to make one crawl into the fetal position. This is why patients who are severe need outside help to do everyday normal tasks. I sit and I stare at myself in the mirror, I see a hurting man, a man with tears in his eyes who has to continue to fight daily mostly on his own. Family & friends do not understand full...