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Sounds,10 Feb 2026,22 mins

1. Sleep: The Negative Spiral

It's So Loud In Here!

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How do you sleep when your mind won't shut up? When it anguishes on past experiences and sews stress in the silence of the night. Experience the reality of the un-silent night as neurodiversity expert Dr Tom Nicholson explains why racing thoughts and the tiniest buzz can become overwhelming for neurodivergent people. We follow Kim To as she grapples with the quiet of her house and the unyielding negative thoughts that spin in her mind, as well as Tom Gilding whose extra sensitive hearing makes tuning out when drifting off a massive struggle. It’s So Loud In Here! was a BBC Audio North Production with BBC Sounds Audio Lab. Producer and Presenter - Keira Edwards Senior Producers - Richard McIlroy and Tom Moseley Editor - Pete Wilson Sound Design and mix - Tony Churnside Production Coordinator - Mica Nepomuceno Artwork - Ellie Walmsley Assistant Commissioner - Prabhjit Bains Commissioning Editor - Khaliq Meer

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