So I've noticed that my startle reflex is working overtime lately.

The most common noises make me jump out of my skin! What is going on? I didn't used to be like this.

Yesterday my 2016 calendar slid down the wall onto the floor right beside my desk (where I was sitting). I nearly fell out of my chair. I jumped like someone set off a firecracker behind me. Total over reaction to a simple event.

If I'm walking down the hallway and step on a cat toy or something else that happens to be in the way it nearly makes me fall. Thank goodness I've always got my rollator.

Why am I reacting to things like this? I never used to. Any unexpected noise (loud or not) just makes me physically jump and my heart starts beating rapidly......almost like momentary panic. I'm usually very, very calm. Rarely do I get angry. This has got me baffled.