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weird humming/buzzing noise - WHAT IS IT.

so every night i can hear this constant weird low frequency/buzzing/humming noise. it's been going on for weeks now and i can't figure out where it's coming from, it's driving me crazy. my bf can't hear it, but i'm pretty sure it's because he doesn't give a damn/doesn't pay attention to it. any idea what the noise could be?

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3 things I can think of:

Tinnitus

Feedback from electrical components. Try switching everything off completely.

Loud outdoor noise from far away enough that it only sounds like a hum from where you are.
it happens to me when someone has been screaming in my ear
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Is it maybe just the noise from it being silent? I hate "noisy silence".
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Original post by NotNotBatman
3 things I can think of:

Tinnitus

Feedback from electrical components. Try switching everything off completely.

Loud outdoor noise from far away enough that it only sounds like a hum from where you are.

but surely you can't just suddenly develop tinnitus, for no reason? especially at a young age?

Original post by rotlol
it happens to me when someone has been screaming in my ear

oh no, lol
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Original post by Bio 7
Is it maybe just the noise from it being silent? I hate "noisy silence".

i don't think so, it's a pretty new 'thing'
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My sockets make humming/buzzing noises when a device is plugged in but fully charged- in two different buildings; if that is of any help.
maybe there’s a fly stuck in your ear. i used to have a ring stuck inside my ear
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My sockets make humming/buzzing noises when a device is plugged in but fully charged- in two different buildings; if that is of any help.

how annoying. hmm, maybe it's my phone then
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Original post by rotlol
maybe there’s a fly stuck in your ear. i used to have a ring stuck inside my ear

lol
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so every night i can hear this constant weird low frequency/buzzing/humming noise. it's been going on for weeks now and i can't figure out where it's coming from, it's driving me crazy. my bf can't hear it, but i'm pretty sure it's because he doesn't give a damn/doesn't pay attention to it. any idea what the noise could be?

Alarm clock or power supply would be my first guesses. Try unplugging everything.
bee stuck in ur ear
Original post by Ciel.
so every night i can hear this constant weird low frequency/buzzing/humming noise. it's been going on for weeks now and i can't figure out where it's coming from, it's driving me crazy. my bf can't hear it, but i'm pretty sure it's because he doesn't give a damn/doesn't pay attention to it. any idea what the noise could be?

Its tinnitus mate. Nothing to do with age. Or..your fridge is talking to you.
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bee stuck in ur ear

great minds think alike
Original post by Ciel.
so every night i can hear this constant weird low frequency/buzzing/humming noise. it's been going on for weeks now and i can't figure out where it's coming from, it's driving me crazy. my bf can't hear it, but i'm pretty sure it's because he doesn't give a damn/doesn't pay attention to it. any idea what the noise could be?

Tinnitus or some appliance most likely

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Original post by RogerOxon
Alarm clock or power supply would be my first guesses. Try unplugging everything.

we don't have an alarm clock.. will try unplugging my phone. but idk why would it suddenly start doing that.
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Its tinnitus mate. Nothing to do with age. Or..your fridge is talking to you.

ugh, but why? and how do i get rid of it.
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Original post by BlueIndigoViolet
Tinnitus or some appliance most likely


ffs, just kill me
Original post by Ciel.
we don't have an alarm clock.. will try unplugging my phone. but idk why would it suddenly start doing that.

ugh, but why? and how do i get rid of it.

How to get rid of ur fridge? Lol



Nah u can't get rid of tinnitus, good one
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Original post by Ciel.
we don't have an alarm clock.. will try unplugging my phone. but idk why would it suddenly start doing that.

ugh, but why? and how do i get rid of it.

Don't take medical advice or diagnosis from people on forums. If you cannot find the source of the noise and have reasonable concern- book a doctors appointment.
A fridge is another good guess. Aircon fans in hotels can drive me nuts too.

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