Does anyone else have trouble talking loudly?

This may seem like a weird question, but it is something that I've been made more and more aware of over the past few months.

I speak very softly, yet, to me, it doesn't sound all that soft. When I try to raise my voice, even though I feel as though I am shouting, it still isn't THAT loud. I work in a somewhat noisy environment.

Nobody can ever hear me, unless they get close, yet one else has a problem raising their voice to an adequate level.

I REALLY try to speak loudly, to no avail. Plus, it kind of hurts, or is just uncomfortable. My vocal cords feel weak.

Now, I've always been something of a low speaker, I've been told, but, looking back, it seems like it's been more of an issue ever since I got sick.

It is likely a combination of things - speaking softly naturally, weak throat muscles, due to that AND inactivity. It's just occurred to me that I barely talk anymore, unless I have to. I mean, I talk, but nowhere near as much as I did when I was healthy. Nowadays, it is just the necessities, whereas before talking was.. you know, fun.

Damage from Lyme too. For example, I imagine that what it has done to my ears plays a part. Tinnitus, but also strange disturbances in pressure, etc. Things that I just got used to over time.

It's probably like when you plug your ears, then speak, everything seems louder.

This post serves no purpose really. I am kind of just thinking out loud again.

Yeah, I am curious if others have/had this problem, but I really wanted to know WHY, which I have kinda already answered for myself. lol

I'm not sure if mine is softer or if the person that never hears me is getting deaf. But my voice timber has lowered considerably. I was referred to a throat specialist to make sure I didn't have nodules or something.

I went through a period of a few years where I couldn't carry on a conversation for more than a few minutes and I would lose my voice or just run out of oxygen, but I would stop in mid sentence and couldn't finish. It got so I avoided phone calls all the time.

I can't remember now if that was something I went through after my short term with Fosamax that I was taking for my osteoporosis or it was happening before and after. The Fosamax did completely take all sound away from me one day, and it also ruined my mandible joints, and jaws.

Another thing I haven't thought of for awhile, and now wonder about the Lyme D. connection. I personally don't think so in my case.

I didn't actually answer the question. Yes, I do have trouble talking loudly. It's the level I use, or if someone can't hear me all I can do is shout. There is no in between for me, it's just not possible.

Post Edited (julymorning) : 7/16/2016 12:18:23 AM (GMT-6)

One of my first symptoms was my ears felt plugged. As if I had gone up in elevation. It was annoying and chewing gum did not help nor did yawning.

I never found a fix for this.

NotQuiteAntonio said...
I've read all of your responses, and I appreciate you for taking the time to make them. I would respond further, but I just do not have it in me. Do not think ill of me.

I've much care for you, my friends.

Best wishes.

(((Hugs, Antonio))) Hang in there, as others have told me when I'm slipping down.

Antonio, I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling!

I can relate to all you said. I don't think I talk to loudly, but I hear too loudly. It feels exactly as you described. And during the times I am so worn down, I do not have energy to talk either.

Hang in there, friend. We all care for you and partner with you in becoming whole again. You can do this. Better days are coming.