Today 🧒
Child: Why do I feel weird if I stay in a super quiet room?
When it is very quiet, your ears and brain notice the silence more than usual. It can feel strange because we are used to some sounds all the time.
Child: Why do our brains notice silence so much?
Our brains always listen for sounds around us to keep us safe and know what’s happening. When there’s no noise, the brain tries harder to find something to focus on.
Child: What happens if the brain can’t find any sounds?
Sometimes it makes up little sounds or you feel like you’re hearing things. This is because it wants to stay alert even when it’s quiet.
Child: Does this happen to everyone?
Most people feel a bit odd in super quiet places. Some might feel calm, but others might feel a little uneasy or notice their own heartbeat or breathing more.
Child: How do we know it’s our brain making those sounds?
Scientists have done tests in quiet rooms and found that when there’s no outside noise, the brain’s activity changes and sometimes creates sounds or sensations.
Child: How quiet is a super quiet room?
It’s a room so quiet you can barely hear anything. Like a soundproof room or a special lab where they block out all noise.
Child: Can it be different from being in a quiet room at home?
Yes, because at home there might be small sounds like a clock or a fridge. A super quiet room has almost no sound at all, which feels much more unusual.
Child: Is it like when I cover my ears and hear ringing?
Exactly! That ringing or buzzing is called tinnitus, and it happens because your brain is filling in the silence with sounds it expects to hear.
Child: Can I try feeling this at home safely?
You can try sitting quietly in your room for a few minutes, but don’t cover your ears too long. Notice what sounds you hear and how your body feels.
Child: So my brain likes some noise to feel normal?
Yes, our brains love a little background noise to help us feel steady. It’s fun to notice how sound and silence change what we feel. Keep asking questions like this!