Im constantly on edge at home due to the noise from roommates and neighbors
My current living situation is not ideal, even if it’s the only financial option available for now. I’ve lived in 4 flatshares so far and this one is currently the loudest. My 3 roommates like to play movies TV and video games, talk on the phone, dance around and sing to music and i can hear every word. Plus upstairs the neighbors are always shouting and fighting lol. The only time I am somewhat relaxed at home is when my roommates are sleeping which can vary vastly based on the day. They tend to sleep at reasonable hours, around 11pm-1am so i stay up later to actually get to unwind from the constant noise during the day. My sleep schedule is effed up but i can’t sleep unless ive had at least a few hours of silence and relaxation. Quiet hours is generally 11pm in the neighborhood but from the moment i get home around 6 or 7, I am constantly on edge and stressed out in the apartment and often can’t think straight until it becomes quiet. Headphones don’t really help since i can still hear it through the headphones and it’s also overstimulating... Does anyone have any advice besides move out?
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 2:36 AM UTC