I understand that very well.

In hospitality and catering jobs, especially busy ones there was always noise and occasionally sensory overload for ears, eyes and simply space. Venues that play music too loud, are no longer for me.

The worst experience was when the sound technicians boosted the sound through the speakers and sub-woofers so much it felt like small needles were pressing against my ear drums while my hearing and vocal range were drowned out. That night I was about to kick the manager's ass for not providing hearing protection...