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Harley may have the answer . I used a hypnosis tape to overcome fear of flying years ago and it worked . They do have Noise sensitivity tapes . It is worth a try .
I have a possible non-technical solution. Everything (except the ear plugs) that has been proposed is really expensive and potentially ineffective. You might want to try hypnosis. Noise sensitivity is right up the alley for the things hypnotists work on. DW used to have a business as a hypnotist, but had to give it up when we started snow birding. FL has some crazy anti-competitive regulations for being a hypnotist. But I've seen people work through issues like fear of bridges, tests, dentists, etc. with it. Harder issues like smoking and weight loss don't do as well, but I'd think noise sensitivity might be something you could work on. Basically it's just a matter of not being as sensitive to the sounds.
It's just a suggestion. I know analytically oriented people tend to poo poo the idea, but what have you got to lose? I've been hypnotized a number of times, and if nothing else, it's quite relaxing.
Harley may have the answer . I used a hypnosis tape to overcome fear of flying years ago and it worked . They do have Noise sensitivity tapes . It is worth a try .
Sell the condo, move into a single family detached home. There will not be a single thing you can do for noise above you. You cant tell someone to not walk in their condo, or open/close drawers. Thats the biggest drawback imo of condo living. Its no different than an apartment complex. I could never go back.
Walking and closing drawers are a normal part of every day life. Stomping on the floor and slamming drawers are easily avoidable things that should never happen when you know you have neighbors living directly below you.
Some people walk heavy. Too bad so sad. I walk light, my wife doesnt. People shouldnt have to tip toe around. If you cant deal with the noise, move.
Drawers arent exactly quiet when you close them. OP needs to leave. They will never be happy living in an attached unit. Its a terrible idea. Im also one of those people who cant stand noise like described. Guess what we did? We moved! I didnt expect everyone in the building to change because of me. The entitlement needs to stop.
^^^ You're overreacting and being a jerk.
OP doesn't feel entitled at all.... but she is just trying figure a solution without having to move.... but if she can't find a better solution then she plans to move.
OP needs to leave. They will never be happy living in an attached unit.
Sorry you feel that way. Im the only one being honest with OP...considering ive been there, done that.
Actually, "stomper" is in a difference context in my screen name, has nothing to do with noise.
+1^^^ You're overreacting and being a jerk.
OP doesn't feel entitled at all.... but she is just trying figure a solution without having to move.... but if she can't find a better solution then she plans to move.
+1
Saying "Too bad, so sad" is about as jerky as one can get.