Is there any reason to be confused where sound is coming from?

I work in a bakery just last night I was having trouble knowing where the direction of sound is coming from. Expessally loud sounds. Our oven makes a loud high pitched beeping sound and I was confused on what the sound was and what direction it was coming from. I turned my head in the opposite direction searching for the sound. I was confused for about 20 seconds. I seem to be hearing everything just fine. I do have some pain in right ear in the outer part.

So could it be from an ear infection?


I've also been having more anxiety recently which causes me to zone out and disassociate espessaly when I'm working by myself.

Is it a symptom of anxiety?