Sunflower and Bann, Thanks so much for the feedback, I don't know what I'd do without all of you! I SO relate to the audio sensitivity! My ears too hear extremely well but ironically when I'm talking to someone, although I hear them fine, my "interpretation" or "processing" the info is often smothered with brain fog and its so humiliating! I see their lips move but my mind sometimes checks out> I hate it. It happened today. But yes I too have an 8 yr son and 10yr daughter and boy they are naturally full of energy and loud at times and yes I also feel like a cranky ol lady and I feel sorry for my kids. The noise makes me so angry! Why cant they have a normal mom? I pray all the time to be able to enjoy them. I remember how much I just used to love and adore them when I'd watch them sleep and see how "peaceful" they were. Sad it seems I enjoy them so much when they are sleeping. I feel guilty about that. But the noise thing is very aggravating. My amalgams have been out for over a year and I chelated w/ dmsa for 8 months. Now Im just taking vit supps, algin, ect.. Lets not loose hope. Things will get better but lets keep the support going. Take care, Diane