Situational Anxiety
My upstairs neighbors give me anxiety. The constant stomping, dragging furniture, fighting + noise disturbance. I understand that apartment living comes with daily noises, however, this noise bleeds into my apartment which ruins my well-being.
I feel like my safe space has been taken away from me against my will. My sanctuary is tainted. Some blame goes to the building maintenance but majority is having inconsiderate people living above you. I can’t live my life in my own home. I work from home - when I talk with clients or move my chair flight a frenzy of pacing above my head begins. It’s like that retaliate for me making small noises.
I’m in the process of trying to move to a new place. However, nothing has been confirmed. The unison worries me as I sit underneath a war zone of stomping. I’ve never felt so anxious and stressed to the point I’ve considered anxiety medication due to the constant noise. I can’t breathe. I can’t think. I’m a prisoner in my own home + mind.
All thanks to my upstairs neighbors.
If anyone is going through or has been through the same situation - any coping tips or recommendations are greatly appreciated. I’m in the process of trying to move within 1 - 2 months. I want to be able to survive mentally and not affect my job performance negatively until then. 🙏🏽
Hello there!
First of all… I’m so sorry that you are having neighbor issues . Noise and stuff making you anxious. I don’t live in an apartment but completely understand about the unwelcome loud noises. Loud unwelcome noises (ie: arguments) make my anxiety raise now. I don’t know how long you had this issue with anxiety. I have been suffering from anxiety/depression sense 2018. But the unwelcome loud noises make me stressed out-to I get anxiety - things aren’t good . Yelling , arguing/fighting etc… is now a trigger for me, where before July 2022; that wasn’t a trigger for anxiety. Please let me know if I wasn’t clear on something. I’m not trying to give you a wrong impression. Just saying I can relate with the anxiety and yelling piece