Have you looked into auditory processing disorder? One of the main features is having difficulty locating or separating sounds, especially when there's several competing sounds.

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y1n0 10 hours ago | parent [-]

I have heard of it, but other than giving something a name, what can be done about it?

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fwip 10 hours ago | parent [-]

Having the label to look for helps you find people dealing with the same problem, and share tips.

Looking into it a bit, seems some people experience relief with low-gain hearing aids, and others find help with a variety of practice/training methods or coping techniques.

	▲	delecti 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Somewhat counterintuitively, I also find that earplugs help a great deal. I use Loop brand, but there are other comparable noise reduction earplugs. They smooth out a lot of the sharper sounds that I find uncomfortable, and make it easier to pick out details from a loud environment.