I'm astonished I haven't ended up in the hospital

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No idea what that guys doing up there but making this rumbling, thumping sound for half an hour at a time. Whenever he pulls this sht I think of all the people on here telling me I’m crazy and I just sit back and endure his insanity. He’s a sick fuc* who somehow thinks he’s in the right when. he tortures me every day. Because everything he does is meant to drive me crazy. I don’t know now if he has some fuc**ing machine up there or more likely he’s so sick that he taps his foot for half an hour at a time. It’s crazy and he’s a 100% doing it.

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Bro lots of people live with noisy neighbors. You might be making noise you dont know about that is bothering someone else. You may have to get ear plugs or watch tv etc with headphones.

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I second the headphones idea

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I make no noise. I don’t play my computer or music loud and I certainly don’t deliberately, make methodic noises aimed at anyone. If he didn’t listen in to my apartment then things would be alright and I don’t trey to control or intimidate someone in their own apartment.

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Youre losing insight. Youre having paranoid / persecution beliefs.

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Yeah, because someone is deliberately trying to drive me crazy. Enough said.

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They likely are not even aware of you.

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Yes, it is very common to hear neighbors in an apartment building

, as shared walls, floors, and ceilings often transmit daily living sounds. Due to thin construction, lack of soundproofing, and proximity to others, hearing footsteps, televisions, conversations, or cleaning noises is considered a typical part of apartment living.

Common Noises in Apartments
You can generally expect to hear the following from neighbors:

  • Impact Noises: Footsteps, walking, running, heavy footsteps (especially from above), and dropping items.

  • Airborne Noises: Talking, loud music, television, and, depending on the building, even personal conversations.

  • Daily Living Noises: Doors slamming, vacuuming, plumbing sounds, and, in some cases, conversations in hallways.

Why Noise is So Common

  • Thin Walls/Floors: Many buildings, especially older ones or those built quickly, use minimal materials that do not block sound.

  • Hardwood Floors: If neighbors upstairs have hardwood instead of carpet, impact noises are significantly louder.

  • “Sound Tunneling”: Sound can travel through electrical outlets, ventilation, or gaps in construction.

When Is It a Problem?
While hearing noises is normal, “unreasonable” noise that violates quiet hours or interferes with your daily life is not. If you can clearly hear conversations, if music is blaring, or if you are being woken up by footsteps, it is considered a nuisance.

Tips for Dealing with Noise

  • Use White Noise: Run fans or white noise machines to muffle sound.

  • Use Soundproofing Items: Thick rugs, wall tapestries, and bookshelves against shared walls can help dampen sound.

  • Talk to Neighbors: Often, neighbors do not realize how thin the walls are and may be willing to be quieter if asked politely.

  • Document and Report: If the noise is excessive, keep a log of the dates/times and contact your property manager to report it.

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Record the noise and report him ?

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Twice I hallucinated someone breaking into my house. All the noises sounded real

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Have you ever had auditory hallucinations? Not saying you do but it’s something to consider?

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