I feel the same way but I do try not to dwell on it. Some days are easier than others. I find that having a small child makes it all 10 times worse. Her voice is shrill. It just is, even when she is not trying to. When she is away I feel so much better just from the lack of noise alone. All in all, i'm recovering and I see you are too. Hang in there. I figure as long as you are getting better... even if the steps are too small to measure in days or weeks and you can only measure in months, you are still getting better and it will continue to happen.