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Hello to everyone. Like many others here, I am so thankful to have stumbled

upon this group, and I am thankful to Marsha for recognizing this problem. I

have suffered with SSSS for as long as I can remember. In particular, first

issued were with mother's fingernails clicking on piano keys when she played,

also silverware clicking against teeth, and ticking clocks. More recently I

have had great difficulty with tolerating computer keyboard clicking,

particularly by ladies with those long acrylic fingernails, which seem to

amplify the clicking. Also gum popping. I too feel rage and irritation with the

individuals causing the sound. White noise seems to help me, however I have to

turn it up pretty loud to cover up the keyboard clicking sounds, and I worry

that people will think I am nuts. I thought I was the only one in the world who

had this issue, so I am really glad to find out that I'm not alone!

I suspect this problem has some relationship to anxiety disorders and OCD.

Interestingly, when I was on Prozac for a time for depression, I noticed that

the sounds no longer bothered me. I believe Prozac is also the only

antidepressant which is shown to be helpful with OCD. I recently changed to

Effexor, and now the problem is back. I plan to switch back to Prozac as soon

as I can. I also have another anxiety/OCD related disorder which is

trichotillomania, or hair pulling, and Prozac helped this as well.

For those of you who are not averse to trying medication, I would suggest trying

Prozac or a generic equivalent. You might get some relief, and if not, you can

always quit taking it.

Best wishes, Andy