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Sound sensitivity Self-Assessment

A quick assessment of your noise and sensory changes to understand what is happening and what might help.

2 min5 questionsBased on Custom sensory-auditory compositeFree & private

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Understanding Your Sound Sensitivity

A quick assessment of your noise and sensory changes to understand what is happening and what might help.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR sound sensitivity specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Kumar's fMRI misophonia research (Newcastle) and Al-Mana's auditory-estrogen review

This sound sensitivity self-assessment uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom sensory-auditory composite to evaluate the severity and impact of sound sensitivity on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It does not replace audiological evaluation. If you are experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo, please consult an audiologist or ENT specialist.

Understanding Your Score

Emerging Sensory Shifts(Score 1-3)

You are noticing changes in how your brain processes sound. This is consistent with the early effects of estrogen fluctuation on auditory gating. Pinaud's research showed estrogen operates on auditory

Moderate Sound Sensitivity(Score 4-6)

The patterns you described, whether specific trigger rage, general loudness intolerance, or multi-sensory overload, match what the research predicts when estrogen destabilizes the auditory system. Al-

Significant Sensory Disruption(Score 7-10)

Sound sensitivity at this level is not something to endure. It is disrupting your relationships, your work, your ability to be present in your own life. The cascade you described, noise triggering str

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this sound sensitivity self-assessment measure?

This sound sensitivity self-assessment uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom sensory-auditory composite to assess the severity and impact of sound sensitivity on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this sound sensitivity self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom sensory-auditory composite, a clinically validated instrument (Kumar S et al. (2017). The Brain Basis for Misophonia. Current Biology. PMID: 28162895. Al-Mana D et al. (2008). Hormones and the auditory system. Neuroscience.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of sound sensitivity severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this sound sensitivity self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about sound sensitivity at wellls.com/problems/sound-sensitivity, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing sound sensitivity.

Read the full sound sensitivity article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).