I hate public toilets!

I'm new as of today. I've been surfing around the posts, have replied to some, and think it is wonderful that there are others out there who understand differences.
I'm not diagnosed NVLD as it's rather new and I was in grammar school in the 1970's. It really does seem to fit though. Especially the part about hypersensitivity to sound.
I was diagnosed multiple LD in 1996 and ADHD in 2005. In the interest of time, I won't go into detail about my experiences because if you read the articles on NVLD that's me in a nutshell.
Now about commercial toilets. They're just plain loud. So is thunder, the sound of a train horn, the jake brake on a truck, and a balloon popping.
I have found that I do all I can to avoid these sounds because it elecits a panic reaction. I won't go near a balloon booth at the fair, I plug my ears after using the John in Wal Mart (I use my foot to push the lever), and absolutely despise Harley Davidsons. Well, no, I want one -- just a muffled one.
Anyway, I've been gifted in the area of music. Took university courses when I was in junior high. Got recommended for Julliard but my social skills (or lack of) and resulting low self-esteem prevented that.
It was once suggested that I take a job as a linguist with the FBI. Too bad they require an advanced degree first.
Anyway, anyone else scared of public toilets, Harley Davidsons, and balloons? If so, please respond. If not, sorry for sounding like such a dweeb.

Rottiedog

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