Auditory sensory overload - eviltoast

I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, and I’ve noticed that I sometimes get sensory overload, when my kid (5, also neurodivergent) starts humming, or other loud conversations etc, I get physical pain from the sustain loud (or just high level) noise. I’ve been using my AirPod Pro with no music with just noise cancelling to help. Anyone else in a similar situation? What do you do to help?

  • another stranger @lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I could not recommend anything more strongly than loop earplugs. they have been a lifesaver for me. they have 3 different types with different dB of reduction, and ones made specifically so you can still hear people with them in. I have two pairs and they make everything easier

    • LazaroFilm@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I had those for a couple of weeks and had to return them. They did lower the sound level but not my body sounds. I could hear myself breathe, swallow and chew louder than anything else. And the issue is that meals are one of my critical moments.