The noise in this house atm is enough to make your ears bleed! (2 x asd ). Normally I don't hear it - that sounds weird, but over the years I have developed the ability to tune out the screams and squeals and stuff to the point that I can carry on a conversation while "ARRRGGGHHHH BEEEE babababa, two two, haaweeeeeeahaa, hey hey hey ARRRGGGHHH WWRRAAAAGGGHHH...." goes on in the background (ask my sister! ) but sometimes it does penetrate.
I'm afraid that I just yelled "Oh for the love of god, this noise is driving me CRAAAAAAAAZY!!"
ds1 came straight over to me, frowned, laid a hand on my forehead and said "aaaaaah, do you have a headache?"
But also thrilled at the fact he was able to think what might be the matter, and cared, and sympathised!!