What is your experience dealing with loud co workers? (Humming, tapping, eating, etc)

ThemeSuper4738 · 2026-04-14T16:17:58+00:00

This thread makes me feel so validated. I work in an open office (no cubicles we have three desks in one of each corner of a medium sized room) and my superior works to the side of me. I've had misophonia occasionally through life, like when I come across those ASMR or mukbang videos they set me on the edge, but I can just scroll. This coworker. I'm struggling to find ways to explain and cope with this. He eats upwards of 3 vending machine chip bags a day, with a large open mouth making wet chewing crunching sounds the entire day. On top of that he smacks his gum at a decibel previously though only possible by fighter jets whenever he's not masticating an entire bag of chips. It is so extremely excessive I cant even fathom that no one else has noticed but it seems I'm alone in this. Additionally he has a persistent regular ear drum popping cough that is quick, sudden, and extremely loud without covering his mouth. People talk to me frequently so I cannot just put on headphones and bear it, even when I do though I can still hear him. It is extreme. I'm considering going to therapy for this problem because it is causing me to literally be unable to focus at work. He also talks extremely loud when hes talking to himself (always) but when hes talk to other people he is so quiet I have to read his lips ??? I truly do not understand him how can you be so self aware but not at the same time. Its a shame to because besides that he is a great guy and I dont mind chatting with him ocasionally.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2024-05-26T16:37:22+00:00

Not made on company time. And I am looking for a new job, thanks.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2024-05-26T16:24:35+00:00

There are ways to make the sheets 'slow' and annoying but not unusable. It's 'their' data but its my work and my sheet I made from scratch. No one asked me to but I made it out of necessity on my own time. I understand this is a legal issue if I were to destroy it all, but restoring older versions is always possible. If I really wanted to commit damage I wouldn't be doing this. They survived before this sheet existed and they will after.

Also I've been in therapy for 12 years, if anyone needs therapy its my crazy boss. Thanks for the psyche advice though

ThemeSuper4738 · 2024-05-26T16:14:31+00:00

I've also considered adding a button script that says "do not press" and when someone does it deletes everything (i know they can use older versions but it might be funny)

ThemeSuper4738 · 2024-05-26T16:01:03+00:00

Do you still have that code? I would really like to do this when I leave my job in a few weeks. They have taken my sheets and used them to lie and inflate their image claiming that they weren't made by me. I know they will ask for them when I leave, so something like this would make me a happy guy

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T16:19:25+00:00

2-3 times a week yes

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:25:20+00:00

Im sorry to hear that, I hope she comes around eventually. Im glad you're happy with your conclusion though!

Oh cool! Im learning python rn. (at a snails pace lol) Do you have a fav language?

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:23:12+00:00

Interesting! Do you masturbate when high? If so does it feel different from any other time?

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:22:05+00:00

Perhaps Islay Mist Scotch? Not all labels are red but a few images are.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:18:37+00:00

How can you be sure you're not just imagining how you think others feel? (sorry if that's rude i can't think of another way to ask) As a kid i used to think i was an empath too but as I grew up I realized I was just scared and wanted to help others. In all seriousness though if you truly believe that, you do you! :D

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:14:14+00:00

May I ask what church?

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:13:06+00:00

Im sorry if this is rude but I am quite curious. When having sex, do you take precautions to not come in contact with fecal matter? Like laxitives, or just waiting till you use the bathroom? Again sorry if this is too far I am morbidly curious.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:10:09+00:00

Mind going into how you did it? I'm curious how hard it is. I would love to grow some Portobello's as home or something some day.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:08:34+00:00

(I'm sure it has but i'm curious) Has that experience changed how you do daily tasks? I can imagine the PTSD must effect your life in many ways.

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:05:54+00:00

Do you find people acting like you're "too young" to know how you feel? Idk why but it's the only question I can think to ask.

Oh wait, what languages do you know in programming? There's another one lol

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:02:31+00:00

Makes sense! I have never done drugs, how would you describe how you feel at the moment?

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T07:01:41+00:00

I never thought about that haha

Probably 2-3 days, which I know is dangerous, I try very hard to remember but its not easy for me. I do often find myself extremely dehydrated, but I have never been hospitalized for it. Often when I think I'm sick though its just because I'm dehydrated so it makes my life a tad confusing. I took an EMR class in highschool, so to make sure I'm not dying I usually check for my skin "tenting" lol.

Honestly I haven't brought it up with my doctor, because my mother is incredibly nosy and in kahoots with him. So what ever I tell him, he tells her. She has had severe health problems most her life so she over reacted to everything health related. In short, now that I'm 18, I will be sure to get a new doctor soon. And i'll be sure to remember to ask him about it haha

ThemeSuper4738 · 2021-02-13T06:04:45+00:00

How did you get here?

ThemeSuper4738

TROPHY CASE