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You should check into one of these. They're worth every penny.

You can also get a white noise machine that makes noise without blowing much air. It's just a little fan in a container with holes in it. They work very well.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK

This is the one we use. Ours is great. It was actually my MILs, it's lasted a long time.

Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PeY0Bb5RF6RTT

I have really bad tinnitus. Get an old school white noise machine, it’s much better than music.

Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KLz3BbZPJKD16

I used a white noise machine with my first kid starting when she was a baby, and she still uses & loves it today. She's 10. I use one too! It's scientifically proven to help you sleep better, plus it just blocks out some noise. To be most effective, get a white noise machine that uses actual air to create the noise, rather than a digital recording. It really fills the room without sounding harsh or grating. I love this one. It's $50 but it completely gives us our money's worth.

You have my absolute sympathy, we lived in an apartment for our first baby and now we're in a house for our second, and it really is a whole different ball game.

I bought an amazing white noise machine because my neighbor's dogs love to bark a lot at night. It's the best thing ever- you could just saw you need an extra white noise machine to help you sleep now that you don't have the noisy fan anymore.

This is the one I swear by. I even bought an extra one to travel with.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499181322&sr=1-4&keywords=white+noise+machine

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_2qhVDb9DKC3QF

Learn it, live it, love it

This is the right advice: what you need is good ear plugs and a white noise machine. Not all ear plugs are created equal, I highly recommend these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Flents-Quiet-Please-Plugs-Pair/dp/B001J4HB1C/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523900711&sr=1-7&keywords=earplugs

I have this noise machine, and it works great at drowning out traffic/ambient noise. I find it works well in conjunction with the earplugs:

https://smile.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523900773&sr=1-6&keywords=noise+machine

I think most of us are light sleepers. White noise is the only way I can sleep, been using one on my nightstand, and one on my wife’s for over ten years. We take one with us on trips.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=White%2Bnoise&qid=1565529113&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1

Honestly, if that’s your schedule, and you’re not doing anything insane like throwing a party or blasting music, I wouldn’t worry about it. There are things that they can do to reduce incoming noise in their space. Apartment living is rough sometimes. If you’re really feeling bad about it though, you could do carpet, that foam flooring like you see in gyms, or just move your workspace to your kitchen or living room if that’s possible. Concrete is tough because it doesn’t really dissipate vibration. Earplugs, fans, headphones, Marpac Dohm (https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK), acoustic foam on the ceiling... these are all things that they can try before complaining about your normal routine imo. I know it may sound dickish, but if you’re not being unreasonable, they shouldn’t need to be either.

This is the greatest $45 you will ever spend. You may even want to get two. It will seriously change your life. It's not particularly loud but a bomb could go off and my kids won't wake up.

Marpac Dohm-DS All Natural Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TibizbQWE50R2

What type of sound is it?

If its slamming doors, heavy bass etc thats structural vibration and there is basically shit all you can do with that.

If you are looking at just deading sound (TV, non heavy bass) then a cheaper solution is just white noise machines. I have had similar to below where I slept in a room with basically closet doors in an apartment full of 5 people and didn't have a problem drowning out the noise.,

https://www.amazon.ca/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1523583354&sr=8-7&keywords=white+noise+machine

Edit - Copied the wrong link

As far as the closest to a BIFL product, this is the sound machine I love.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=twister_B00I0BRAOK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

What about one of those white noise sound generator things like they have in some offices? Might help mask some of the sound.

Edit: These things

Edit 2: There's also the Thundershirt for the doggo.

This is what I use for the same problem - total game changer. Therapists use it to block voices from being heard and it works to block road noise just the same: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK

If it is for convenience get a headband and have it hold your earbuds in place.

Or buy such a product with it built in.

But I would rather recommend a white noise machine to leave in your room for tinnitus. Though such a machine can't play for you ASMR videos.

For the sweet tooth (like my dad, these are all things he likes):

• A candy jar or bowl filled with her favorite candy.
  
  
• An artisan ice cream scoop.
  
  
• An ice cream maker. You could get an ice cream recipe book as well.
  
  
• One of my dad's favorite gifts was a sugar dispenser... I think that shows his level of sugar commitment.
  
  
• Some artisan marshmallows.
  
  
• A milk frother that doubles as a hot chocolate maker.
  
  For the executive (like my mom, these are all things she likes):
  
  
• A high quality thermos for coffee on the way to work.
  
  
• A smart home setup, maybe an echo and some smart outlets or the google home. Really good for turning lights on/off, asking for the weather and news, listening to music, etc.
  
  
• A FitBit to help her keep healthy even working long hours.
  
  
• A popcorn maker that allows you to make non-microwaved popcorn in the microwave.
  
  
• A white noise machine. If she has any trouble sleeping this thing is AMAZING.
  
  
• A Roku or Chromecast that makes it easier to watch Netflix on the TV.
  
  
• Wine tasting or cooking class that you can do together. Really my mom loves doing stuff with her family.

Get a white noise maker. Not a white noise app on your phone or computer - it's not the same as a real white noise maker with a fan. I use this one.

I get triggered by car and motorcycle engines revving. I live near a military base with tons of idiots revving their idiotmobiles down the street - the sounds aren't loud, but if I can hear them (usually when I'm trying to sleep at night), I'm very uncomfortable. The white noise maker has made a huge difference in my quality of life.

I got one of these. It's not electronic and just like a fan type thing. I just wanted a white noise machine... Not waves or crickets or jungle sounds, etc. This works wonders...I live along a busy road near an airport and this lets me sleep so much better. No looping sounds

Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cNxyCbYXNY5M2

Yes, do it. Even if it turns out you don't have ADHD, you'll at least have ruled that out and can focus on getting treated for whatever else you may have.

Also: talk to the department that runs student disability services at your school. It's slightly different everywhere, sometimes they're connected with the tutoring center, sometimes they're part of the general administrative services, it varies from school to school. They can help you out with getting testing and filing paperwork with the school so you can get accommodations. Especially for exams, since going by how you describe how your ADHD affects you, taking your exams in an alternative environment would probably do you a world of good.

Another thing, consider picking up a white noise machine from Amazon. The sound they make doesn't sound all that different from when the air conditioning is blowing through the vents, and they're effective at blocking out annoying noises all around you.

Yes, it gets better. It might take awhile, but it gets better.

Our twins didn't fully sleep through the night for 11 months. It was not a fun experience; honestly I was a zombie for basically a year and I really don't remember much of it. We were woken up 3-6x per night that entire time. Not fun.

BUT, now, our girls are a month shy of being 2 and they sleep like champs. I honestly can't remember the last time I had to get up in the middle of the night to do something for them. They go down in their cribs between 7:30-8pm, we close the door, they might whine for 5 minutes or less, and then they're asleep until we wake them up in the morning.

Do you have some sort of white noise machine? We have one of these in their room and it works great (in fact we have one in our bedroom too).

We have a Dohm white noise machine; it's the sound of air rather than digital sound and I love it. We got it for our twins but I sleep with it on for me at this point. Perhaps white noise would help you.

Here's what we have:

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494710656&sr=8-1&keywords=dohm%2Bbaby&th=1

A white noise machine helps. This one is awesome http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1462070849&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise+machine

If you guys like white noise, you should check these out.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HD0ELFK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1. A Dohm sound machine - seriously, this thing is amazing. My toddler still uses hers and my husband and I actually bought one for our room and we use it every night. It goes with us when we travel and it's essential to good sleep for us.
   
2. Gummy bear night light - it must be red! This was recommended to me from a sleep class we took before our toddler was born and it's amazing for middle of the night feedings. You squeeze the belly and it turns on and there's a separate adapter I recommend buying so you don't run out of batteries so quickly. The red light helps your baby (and you!) fall asleep quickly so you don't have sleep that's even more disrupted.
   
3. Seamless underwear - I wasn't expecting a c-section and ended up having an emergency one and I had to have my mother-in-law run to Macy's to find some seamless underwear for me because regular underwear hit exactly at my c-section scar and was extremely uncomfortable. She picked up some Calvin Klein ones and I've since purchased several pairs and I really love them, even when not pregnant, but it was something that I wasn't expecting to need. (I would find the link for them but I'm currently at work so I'll edit it later with the link, haha)
   
   Splurge item: a baby monitor with a camera and app on your phone. We originally used a motorola one because I was convinced I needed a separate little screen and I could still see it on my phone through an app, but we recently bought a Nest camera and I love it. I love being able to see what time she goes to bed if we have a sitter, I can tell when she's gotten up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom - even if she doesn't wake us up and its several hours later... overall, I just really love it.

I bought the white noise machine off Amazon. Love it. Just plugs in. Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aVERBb1N8WK2J

White nose machines are awesome. I prefer an analogue mechanical one vs digital, the digital ones I've tried bother me.

I've had this one for about 6 years now, it's fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495969154&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise

These are the best mechanical white Noise machines imo, I have had this model running nightly on a smart outlet for 6 years. It runs for at least 8 hours every day.

Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sCy2Db9X3PD72

Re: white noise — I bought one of these about 10 years ago and I swear by it:

Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TD2YDb1CP6MVQ

We use this one in the office: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536091504&sr=8-6&keywords=white+noise+machine

I also have one at home for my kiddo. It can get loud enough that you can't hear the shower running from the bathroom adjacent to his room.

Gorgeous room!! If you haven't gotten one already, might I recommend a sound machine? I mention it because of the doors leading to possibly lively general living spaces. We have one right inside the bedroom door and it deadens most noise so we don't have to creep around the house like shitty ninjas. We also have a second, portable one which might be overkill but whatever gets us sleep gets a 👍 from me!!

In case anyone is interested we have Marpac Dohm and Marpac Hushh which also is great for clipping to her carseat!

Buy a few white noise machines and put them in your roommates rooms https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499527510&sr=1-4&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&th=1

This white noise machine has been life saving for me. It will at least help drown out the noise at night so you can sleep.

I have a Marpac Dohm white noise machine and use it in the highest setting. The most important thing is putting it between your dog and where they're hearing noises.

If you want soothing music in addition, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try. The Through A Dog's Ear collections (like this one) are supposed to have been clinically demonstrated to help reduce anxiety. :)

Ps. Don't be averse to medication. I have a dog with separation anxiety. We work with a veterinary behaviorist and medication had a huge role in improving his quality of life! I don't regret it for a second... it's really hard on a dog to be experiencing intense anxiety every moment they're alone.

You have all ready gotten some excellent security suggestions in the thread. My tip is that instead of the big fan for your tinnitus you can try a white sound machine. If it works for you, then you might be able wake up if someone breaks a window.

If you search for “tinnitus” in the customer reviews you will get an idea of how it works for others. I don’t know if this is the best white noise machine but it had over 11,000 reviews so its a good start.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

I used to have two chihuahua-mixes. One was high-anxiety.

When we also had two cats, the dogs couldn't relax unless they were in a room with the door closed where the cats could not go. The dogs would stay vigilant the entire time the cats were around. The high-anxiety dog would follow the cats around and try to herd them. We had to re-home the cats (due to allergies we weren't aware of before) and the dogs were so much calmer after that. I know you said you tried closing the door, but, maybe he won't feel relaxed unless the cats no longer live there.

Exercise also really helps with their anxiety. I understand this isn't your dog and you are doing your best. Maybe someone else will have a great idea to help in this area.

You could try a thundershirt? It didn't work for my anxious dog but there are lots of success stories.

If noises set him off, you could try a white noise machine. You can even download a white noise machine app on your phone to test it out. The dog could go in a room without cats, and have the white noise turned on.

To me it seems like you may have done everything you can. It sounds as though the dog would need a lot of training and effort to get him to be happier and more well-adjusted, and your roommate isn't willing to do that :(

Faced a similar situation in a new place - bought a Marpac White Noise Machine and sounds are now muted enough that it is no longer an issue.

Uh I'm so sorry to hear this. You definitely have a nuisance neighbor and that's so anxiety inducing on top of a chronic illness. I also have a chronic illness and work incall from home.

Have you thought about ways you can limit or muffle the noise? Do you have a carpet or can you put down an area rug? If you don't want a rug, maybe you can wear flip flops or slippers at home to help dull the noise? Do you ask clients to take their shoes off at the door?

I have a white noise sound machine that I use for sleep but a lot of psychologists use them to muffle noise in their office so people can't hear their patients. I have the professional one they use: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2IN38LJZ07OLK&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&qid=1566443701&s=gateway&sprefix=white%2Bnoise%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-7&th=1

It's pricer then the others but it's worth the $$.

I had a problem with my headboard & bed frame after 6 months of working. It was banging on the wall and creaking loudly during activity, it's a freakin miracle my neighbor next to me didn't' complain! It was a single guy so maybe he was happy to listen 😂. I ended up investing in a new bed frame when their was a memorial day sale and I'm pretty happy with my purchase. It's pretty and super quiet now.

I have this one and I like it. Popular and gets good rating. The second one is also popular and has a good rating,
https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484716947&sr=8-2&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bfan&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-White-Noise-Machine-Sounds/dp/B00JU8P8VY?th=1


All the best!

Two of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GFSF402/ref=mp_s_a_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482194225&sr=8-8&keywords=white+noise+machine


This one is also really good:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482194225&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise+machine&pi=SY200_QL40


I have each one situated on a bedside table on either side of the head of the bed. The head of the bed is even against the wall closest to the subway noise, white noise machines work great.

Contact your local Animal Control and ask about barking/noise laws in your area. I've filed several barking complaints over the years, usually when folks get a letter from the city they straighten their dog out. Also, if your neighbors are being loud, check local noise laws for that too and file complaints with the police. That generally takes care of loud asshole neighbors too.

Also look into getting a white noise machine. I sleep like a rock with mine:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HD0ELFK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't know why nobody has actually linked you to anything but I am here to the rescue!

This bad boy is what you need to get. Unlike just about every single other white noise machine, this one is basically just a spinning internal "fan" with adjustable cutouts that let you adjust tone. The white noise it makes is real and not output through a speaker. I've found it to do wonders.

There are reviews of issues but as far as I can see, most of them just have to do with the internals gettings dust and particles inside and eventually not working right. At that point, you can pop the sucker open and clean it out or just realize how much a good night's sleep is worth and buy a new one.

We bought one for inlaws and we've had ours for a little over a year with using it almost every night. I 100% notice a difference in my sleep when I forget to turn it on. There was a time when we used alexa for rain sounds or other noise and while it helped to fall asleep, there wasn't really a noticeable difference in rest and we eventually stopped using it.

I was honestly very skeptical when I bought it, but I'm glad I got one just to see.

If it broke today, I would instantly order a new one without hesitation.

I’d highly recommend a “white noise sound machine” such as the Marpac Adjustable model.

Marpac

I’ve tried fans, apps, looping sound clips and YouTube videos but nothing has worked as well as my Marpac. Read though some of the 11k reviews and you’ll come to understand why it’s helped allot of folks.

In my case; I’m a light sleeper and it does a great job of masking outside noises which otherwise would have woken me up easily. I like being able to adjust the air vent ports to suit the tone I’m comfortable with and given that’s it’s an actual small fan spinning within a container, it sounds much more natural and soothing than some app.

Use a heavy blanket, make sure your room is a bit chilly and use a physical white noise machine to help you fall sleep and stay asleep.

I hope this helps

We use these Dohm sound machines at home and travel with them everywhere.

Is the white noise machine a speaker playing a recording or a real one with a mechanical fan and motor?

If it’s a speaker, see if neighbor will let you buy them a Marpac Dohm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ which to me are more effective and far less annoying. If not, buy one for yourself and at least you can control the frequency and volume of the hum to possibly be less irritating than the neighbors hum.

I got a white noise machine, it's amazing for drowning out background noise and the hush puts me to sleep fast.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=white+noise+machine&qid=1570971166&sprefix=white&sr=8-3

For you thin walled folks, a white noise machine can do wonders. The one in the link is a little expensive but it works. You can also try a fan, or a white noise app on your phone. Maybe start with the app and see if it helps...

An alternative idea: white noise machine. I've had one of these for over 10 years, and a second one for nearly 8. Works well and other than taking the cover off and vacuuming it out, no maintenance required.

This is the one you get: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496283325&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=dohm&psc=1

It seems absurdly expensive for what it is, but it works wonders, and this particular one is the gold standard that's been around for years. Can't recommend it enough.

You could try a white noise machine. I have this one and it works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498847949&sr=1-4&keywords=white+noise+machine

Turn of the AC and use this for white noise - https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1541728196&sr=1-8&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&th=1

Very effective - I have recommended it to many people who all have said it was a lifesaver! Apps on phones just aren't the same as this is a physical noise like an AC or fan would be.

Install double-paned windows and get https://smile.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK

You shouldn't hear shit after that.

I used a fan And a sound machine. This is the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1540323255&sr=1-9&keywords=white+noise+machine

I live in an urban area on a loud street so I hear all sorts of noises when trying to sleep. A few months ago I got THIS prior to my current puppy and I sleep so much better and I've noticed (his cage is in my room) none of the noises wake him up either. So it might work for your pup as well without the radio sounds.

This is how psychiatrists prevent people in the waiting room from hearing conversations in their (the dr.'s) offices; place a white noise machine in the room where you want external noise to be eliminated (i.e. the sound wavelengths cancelled)(e.g. if you want silence in your room then put the white noise machine in your room, with you; if you want prevent guests from hearing bathroom noises while they're in the living room, then put the white noise machine in the living room (i.e. where you want to create a closed environment free from external sounds)

I use this one. It's a little pricy, but totally worth it. I've used a fan, white noise apps, etc. and nothing compares to these "analog" sounds machines. I don't know what it is about them, maybe conditioning is a part of it. Read the reviews. The only "side effect" I can think of is that if I forget it when traveling or sleep over at a dude's house I can't sleep for the life of me and I just lay there in existential dread. Like I said, it's my best friend.

I've been living in apartments for about 5 years now. One thing that bothers me that I still haven't been able to get over is when people stomp around late at night. My current apartment is 10 stories, and has it really bad. I swear, there's one person somewhere who's like a 400 pound vampire who doesn't believe in chairs.

I'm probably going to continue to live in apartments for the foreseeable future, because I already have enough student loan debt for a mortgage. So I wish I could get over this stomping issue.

I did buy a this white noise machine, but it doesn't really work at blocking out the bassy thuds that stomping produces. I feel like I need to buy a white noise machine with a subwoofer or something.

I use this one, love it. I spend a lot of time in hotels. I think sound-wise you couldn't tell the difference from your mac playing white noise though.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK

Ok well I can possibly be of some help here. All of my bedrooms are in a very small hallway and sounds go through. But I got this (fairly) magic sound machine and it was great - it blocks most noise and definitely softens the rest of it. I actually have three now: one for baby's room, one for toddlers room and one for my room because the toddler alternates between his own room and my room. I've included the link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478296778&sr=8-2&keywords=sound+machine&pi=SY200_QL40

finally something I can comment on from experience!

I used a standard box fan for ten years before my SiL gifted us one of these lil beauties and we'll never go back. The fact is, it creates a noise more soothing than your standard box fan without air circulation...which if you're a person who doesn't dust every week (like me) it's a nice change to not have the contents of your home swirling around all night long... highly recommend it!

I've suffered with chronic insomnia for years, and have tried just about everything under the moon. I just quit the benzos I've been on for years for sleep (triazolam), they were working decently but I don't need them anymore. The topamax I'm taking for migraines and nerve pain is doing a good enough job now. Story out of the way.

Might I suggest investing in a simple fan based white noise machine and some cheap foam ear plugs (just grab a cheap pack from the closest drug store)? Between the two you'll not hear most background noise, but you should still be able to hear important loud noises. I sleep through just about everything now. It is one less distraction.

Buy one of these - they'll drown out everything but low frequency bass.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1479847423&sr=8-3&keywords=white+noise

I have a white noise machine that I place near my bedroom door when my roommates are around. It helps to drown out quite a bit of noise, especially voices, which I find to be particularly distracting.

You might consider getting a white noise machine, like this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453065874&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=white+noise+machine&psc=1

We have neighbors who live only a few feet away. They aren't there most of the year, but when they are, their parties go well into the night. The white noise machine works wonders.

I wonder also if your neighbor has some sort of new surround sound that is touching the wall, thus causing the reverberations?

Hope you get it sorted.

Get one of these for your room

https://www.amazon.com/Adaptive-Sound-Technologies-LectroFan-Non-Looping/dp/B00E6D6LQY/

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/

They produce a white noise that can help you sleep. I have tinnitus and use them. Better than trying to sleep with earphones on. I can't imagine dealing with wires connected to my head for the rest of my life while I sleep. Understand what I mean?

Buy this thing. I did two and a half years of 12 hour mids (Panama schedule). That thing is loud, adjustable and is still working after 5+ years. Get your blackout curtains and say goodbye to your social life.

I've never had trouble with insomnia, but the Dohm white noise machine is magical. I really hope you can get some sleep!

White noise and nature sounds are my go to. I bought this machine to sleep with:
Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cg-NBb242H4C5

There are 2 types of white noise machines: Digital and analog.

YouTube or a white noise app on your phone would provide digital sounds, but are highly customizable to give you the sound you want (rain, train tracks, forest, etc.)

Analog devices like this one are basically just fans in a box. You can control the volume and pitch of the sound, but that's about it. They're simpler, but many people prefer them to digital sounds.

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That all being said, you have a few options to deal with your neighbor. Hopefully, some of these might give you some ideas you can use that will be helpful.

First, before speaking to them directly, What noise is the dog making exactly? Is it barking? Or is it just moving around (paws on the floor type noise)? If it's not barking and it's just motion noise, I think you might just have to deal with it, or ask the neighbor to get some carpet if they have bare floors. You could also try recording the noise in your apartment to play for both the neighbor and the landlord to prove your point. (ie: here's how loud your dog is at 2am)

What does your lease say about animals? Are they allowed or does your neighbor have a dog that they shouldn't have? Does the lease mention anything about complaints regarding animals and how to address them? If the lease says nothing about animals, you might want to speak to your landlord and see if you can file a complaint through your management company regarding any kind of barking. If this is a long-term rental (condo) you could ask the management company about putting in some kind of sound dampening/insulation between the walls of your units. This is where you could play your recording for them to prove to them how loud it sounds in your apartment. If the dog is barking late at night chances are you are not the only person who is pissed off by it.

If the management company is 'hands off' you could try approaching the neighbor, or writing a letter to the neighbor (if you don't want to speak with them directly) It is possible they don't realize how loud the dog is being. They are just 'used' to it.

If they don't resolve the noise regarding the dog, you should then start filing complaints with city bylaw. If the dog is barking for hours at a time and it's not stopping, and you've attempted to speak to the landlord, and your neighbor and nothing is changing, call your city bylaw department. Here's an example from LA Animal Service regarding Nuisance Barking. Some places want you to contact your local animal shelter and some want you to contact bylaw. Call your city to find out who to report this to. Keep in mind though, if you do this after all the other steps, your neighbor will know that it was you that called to file a noise complaint and may make things difficult for you. (I had it happen with my neighbor who would get pissed drunk and sit out on his porch blaring music and screaming along for hours at a time)

Your other nonconfrontational options include, getting a white noise machine or using a regular fan (works exactly the same but isn't as compact.) You can also try noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs at night when you sleep.

Your last resort would be to wait until the lease is up or break your lease (again, check your lease agreement for penalties). You could also ask the management company to move you to a different apartment within the complex away from the dog person (but that wouldn't necessarily guarantee you peace from other neighbors.)

Best of luck in resolving your situation!

I use a white noise machine I bought on amazon. Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | White noise machine | 101 Night Trial & 1 Year Warranty | Soothing sounds from a real fan helps cancel noise while you sleep | For adults & children https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fgb0Cb65X85CW It just produces a soothing noise sort of like being on an airplane, and helps drown out doggy noises in the night and any other noises. I never travel without mine.

I like this one because you twist the top and the sides to adjust the frequency. It also has a louder vs quieter option. It fills the room really nicely, whereas an app is very concentrated noise. I'm with you on the nature sounds. This one is just straight noise, no options for nature or rain or anything. Idk about dryer noises, but I wonder if there is a way you can record that and play it as an ambient noise. Sometimes I just turn on my window unit air conditioning for the noise. I wonder if there is something that naturally makes a noise that would help you.

I know the one I linked is a lil expensive, but imho worth it. You could always try it out and return it if you don't like it. Best of luck!

Oh I second the sound machine!! Lifesaver. And blackout curtains. Keep the second one sleeping as long as possible (which is normally the younger one). We've used this sound machine since the kiddos were born:

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498221847&sr=8-3&keywords=dohm

I use one of these. Works great for blocking out noise.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y4iszbMGPGZCC

I highly recommend a white noise machine. In particular this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1538805323&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=white+noise+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=411ZAkD5mvL&ref=plSrch

I sleep with it every night and it does a wonderful job drowning out all the ambient noises that would otherwise disturb me from my sleep.

White noise machine and a box fan can work wonders for cancelling noise. But I would talk to a lawyer too, just on principle.

First - Babygate all the way. Your 4 year old can get into so much dangerous trouble running around the house on their own. Hell no.

Second - I got a clock that turns colors. It's dark blue (and doubles as a nightlight) when it's sleepy time and turns yellow when it's time to wake up. (You program it and can have different bed and wakeup time for the weekends)


When she was four years old: I closed the baby gate and she was told NOT COME OUT OF HER ROOM OR MAKE NOISE UNTIL THE CLOCK IS YELLOW. It mostly worked.

Now that she is 5 she is not allowed to get out of her bed unless she has to go the bathroom until the clock is yellow. She also may not make noise or wake me up unless it's an emergency - and we talked about what those are.

Then, after she is asleep each night, I put a flashlight and her books near her bed. If she wakes up before the clock is yellow she can read quietly. If she makes nose, I take the books AND make her lay their quietly until the clock is yellow. It works beautifully.

There are two kinds of clocks and I recommend the more simple version and an open box version from the manufacturer.

The clock is available on Amazon, but I bought a used one directly from the manufacturer. I bought it 4 years ago and it's worked perfectly and looked perfect since the day I go tit.

http://www.mytotclock.com/buy_now.php



My next recommendation is the Dhom Classic Sound Machine - it's really the best one. My daughter started sleeping far deeper and far longer when I got a white sound machine on the recommendation of my pediatrician. It's the kind they use in therapy offices. It really does fill up the whole room with white noise - I can barely even hear the garbage trucks on garbage day. The bonus is that if it's going in her room, I can have an adult conversation or watch a "bang bang shoot 'em up" type movie without her listening in and the noises of the house don't keep her up. I don't have to TIPTOE until she's asleep! WOOT! Privacy is divine when you live in a small place!

You can get them cheaper on Amazon Warehouse. They are Open box but work perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1549570064&sr=8-1&keywords=dohm%2Bsound%2Bmachine&th=1

Hint on the sound machine: Put it in a corner of the room farthest from the child. I actually have mine up on a dresser in the far corner from her bed. That way they don't play with it on the ground. Best thing I ever did for her sleep.

OH! Lastly, the flashlight is hand crank and I got it from IKEA for cheap - they sell them in the kids section! https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/ljusa-led-flashlight-hand-powered-30190857/

My wife and I have two of these in our bedroom, and they seem good. We also don't want an actual fan that blows air because it gets cold in the winter here.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550852232&sr=1-4&keywords=white+noise+machine

I've been looking into this for myself recently because I tend to play loud games at my FLGS and I'd like to fix it so that I don't bother the euro gamers nearby.

I have no experience doing this myself but I'm seriously considering buying a white noise machine to muffle alot of the sounds just like I've seen it done in many offices I've worked in in the past. While I have no experience with this device in particular it has great ratings and I remember the awkward moments when these machines did not work in offices and you can suddenly hear everything that was going on.

I use this one Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XtFhDb368PRHY

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK

I take Trazodone. I sleep solidly and don't wake up groggy. I also sleep with a white noise machine called a Marpac Dohm sleep machine. I sleep like a baby. Good luck to you!

I have tinnitus. Eventually you get used to it BUT you don't want to either obsess over it and have it impede meditation.

I would just turn on a fan or get one of those white noise machines and use whenever you feel like it.

FWIW This is the one I use

If you haven't already, read up on misophonia. Also try a white noise machine like this one:

[Marpac Dohm-DS All Natural Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LiXAybHY2W83S]