The noise expert Bernie Krause has said the incessant sounds of modern life are making people unhappy.

Speaking at the Cheltenham science festival, Krause said that while we think we have become accustomed to noise, it is actually making us stressed, depressed and reliant on sleeping pills and antidepressant medications. Urban areas are especially noisy, and the sound from aeroplanes, traffic and police and ambulance sirens are all things that could be contributing to anxiety and insomnia.

Do you deal with intrusive noise on a daily basis? Does it contribute to your sleepless nights or sense of stress? Tell us how you deal with the sounds of modern life, and if you manage to block them out.