AO Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear - M5
Amazon Prime. $40. I went conservative on cost since they are my first pair. They have the option of being wireless with Bluetooth or using aux if they get low on battery. It was a major selling feature for me. So far, I am a big fan.
I would be tempted to buy one of these to give them a gentle reminder https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Air-Horn-1-4/dp/B01NCSJGGC/
Get help, start with the school nurse and ask if you can get help to see a doctor.
Stay strong, nobody should struggle with people who should care the most about you. The ignoring of your condition is one thing, but to mock you... I don't even have words. You will get through this. You will find someone who understands and will try to help.
Actually, quite possibly. There has been some research into whether it could be hereditary, and there is some evidence that a mutation in gene TENM2 is responsible for misophonia.
I use this mixer of soothing ambient sounds to block out my SO watching tv. Once I found the right mix of sounds, it solved my issue with TV. I'm at the point now that just seeing the app on my phone calms me significantly.
My TV issue is the low pitches you hear when a TV is in another room or on another floor. You can't hear what's being said, you just hear this low murmering. I wish I could describe it better but I'm having issues articulating it. It gets in my brain and I just can't unhear it.
I've never admitted this to anyone before but sometimes when I'm having a misophonia meltdown I hear that dreaded sound and there aren't any TVs around... It's like my brain is making it all up to send me over the edge.
I hope that you can find something to pacify you tonight so that you can get some rest :)
hugs
Yes, but I can ignore the tinnitus most of the time. There's a technique I read about here to help alleviate it.
Let me know if it helps.
Yup. I keep https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/whiteNoiseGenerator.php open at all times blasting white noise so I can have some peace of mind.
You should try www.mynoise.net
Different presets of rain and thunder which you can alter using slides, it's awesome. I found this website through this sub.
Example:
https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/tinRoofRainNoiseGenerator.php
I feel ya. I’m super sensitive to these noises too. I’ve a white noise machine and ear plugs. If I toggle with them enough, I can get a great seal with the ear plugs such that I don’t even hear the white noise. Not sure which you’re using but these are my goto:
Flents Ear Plugs, 50 Pair, Ear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZCHYH2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The key is to get a white noise machine that is a physical noise maker, not a recording, I have one of these Dohm units and it has been great. Before I had a cheap little one that played a recording but it repeated every 10 seconds or so and you could hear a pop as it started again, was annoying.
AirPod pros for on person, Bose qc 35 for long time and hunting for backup when batteries die etc
I TOTALLY get that feeling, especially the lull in the music part. My solution was to play white noise, since it's constant. I have an app that does it, since playlists still have gaps in between the different "white noise"s. Here's the website, they have an app too that also does rain noises.
And sometimes yeah, the snoring is so fucking loud you can hear it over the world ending. If it really is that bad, try to politely discuss it when you aren't currently or recently triggered. Maybe buy some nasal strips yourself for them.
Wishing you the best!
Pink-noise is good, but limited to blocking mostly higher-frequency sounds. Brown-noise however, blocks both high and low-frequency sounds. In other words anything with bass (noisy neighbors on floors, walls, subwoofers, etc) can also be blocked with brown noise.
Noisili is great if you like natural sounds - $2.00 in app store
Simply Noise is great if you want a pure noise generator - $1.00 in app store
My Noise is great if you want to fine-tune/customize your noise generator - Free in app store (in-app purchases)
All of these have free web-based players, and serve me well for different scenarios.
Pink-noise is good, but limited to blocking mostly higher-frequency sounds. Brown-noise however, blocks both high and low-frequency sounds. In other words anything with bass (noisy neighbors on floors, walls, subwoofers, etc) can also be blocked with brown noise.
Noisili is great if you like natural sounds - $2.00 in app store
Simply Noise is great if you want a pure noise generator - $1.00 in app store
My Noise is great if you want to fine-tune/customize your noise generator - Free in app store (in-app purchases)
All of these have free web-based players, and serve me well for different scenarios.
Yeah, ASMR videos can be a double edged sword, whispering makes my blood boil. Recently I stumbled upon a ASMR video featuring a Vacuum cleaner (The title said "very relaxing sounds") oh boy, I almost wanted to punch the uploader.
Anyways, you could use certain apps like atmosphere on your (andriod) phone while wearing earbuds. There must be similar apps for IOS devices but I don't know anything about that.
I only eat with my family if there’s music on - I put on my dad’s favourite radio station so no one minds. Thankfully they used to put it on most of the time, I just made it constant.
Can recommend these Vibes earplugs (link at the bottom) - they’re barely noticeable. If you have long hair than wear it down and no one will see. I also wrote recently about calmer earplugs which could help, but they won’t completely eliminate noise. However, they do reduce it massively while allowing you to hear conversation so could be a good option if that’s why your mum caught on. Good luck! (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vibes-Acoustic-Filter-Ear-Plugs/dp/B018WPOQSG/ref=asc_df_B018WPOQSG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310716542112&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17055860146060814077&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...)
I use White Noise Lite. It has lots of different sounds available and loads of nifty features.
Lots of the apps you can use for monitoring sleep have white noise options built in, like Sleep as Android .
Apologies if you're an idevice person and my suggestions are actually not useful!
Edit : I just totally mixed up which sub I'm in... Thought I was in /r/insomnia! My suggestions remain the same though lol
From your post, it looks like you are stuck at home like almost everybody else. Could it be that for some reason you feel less anxious about something, or even life in general, and that ended up lessening the effects of those sounds?
I say this because since all this covid thing started I´ve been working at home, and I have never been in a better mood, for lots of reasons. And my diminished grumpiness towards life seems to be changing my tolerance of such sounds.
P.S. rain sounds have alwys been my go to happy place. Try https://mynoise.net/
Their privacy policy specifically states that they will never share any information with your employer or insurance company, and any bulk data shared with researchers is anonymized. Companies can lie or mislead in a privacy policy, but that would be particularly brazen.
I use a site called mynoise.net, I find that its white noise and white-like noises were heaps better than the machines I had bought over the years.
I remember, when I was younger, I found it odd that I slept so much better during the summer than the winter months. I was always refreshed and relaxed when I woke up in summer. I attributed it to the relative cold in my room from the AC, but eventually I discovered it was because of the white noise it generated. I found this out when living in a new place; after a whole summer without incident, some time during the Fall I figured out that I could hear the elevator in the hallway from my bedroom, as clear as it could possibly be.
Send an email to teacher explaining the situation
Try with any real-time voice changing app as even if you have alien sound it may be enough for brain not to register it as trigger
If transcribing is an option, then otter.ai is the best for even the foreign accents.
Good luck and keep us posted if you find a good solution
I ordered this mouse for my partner (he wanted one with multiple buttons for gaming) and HOLY COW IS IT QUIET. Like, virtually no click sound at all! My misophonic heart was happy. We ordered like 3 more just to have on hand.
Looks like they’re currently out of stock on Amazon, but in case it’s still helpful, this is the link: Wireless All Button Quiet Mouse - Emopeak 2.4G Silent Laptop Mouse with USB Receiver - Noiseless Portable Computer Mice for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer with 6 Buttons 3 DPI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083DDRW72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_F4MD52Q8N5PM5D3GD86R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
my fiancé has loved the silicone moldable ones the most, after trying 5-6 pairs of other styles that all hurt or were uncomfortable while sleeping or wouldn’t stay in. Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Reusable Silicone Moldable Noise Cancelling Sound Blocking Reduction Earplugs for Swimming, Snoring, Concerts, Shooting, Airplanes, Musicians, 32dB Highest NRR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCK3HHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dt83FbYRV1FW8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ear plugs.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macks-Care-Original-Soft-Earplugs/dp/B005XJ4FX6
I pair earplugs with trekz bone conducting headphones. Skeptical at first but omg so practical. Almost 100% noise cancellation when I need it and zero when I don't (cycling). With plugs in the sound quality is fine too
Get one of these and show them that you are fucking serious.
Keep fighting until you get the help you need. You are worth it.
Ugh yes. Slamming cupboards. I hate it. I bought these buffer pad things off Amazon for cheap. Look into them. https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLEAR-KITCHEN-CABINET-BUFFER-Protector/dp/B00P11D4VK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542074652&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cupboard+slam&dpPl=1&dpID=51-EtWvBVbL&ref=plSrch
I can also hear it clearly with my door closed. :(
I would bet that they are completely unaware that they do it. Get one of these
PetSafe Clik-R Dog Training Clicker
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057H1HZI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_5NirFbEPYTKG7
Click it every time they clear their throats.
I feel you, man. I have much the same job (though 20K users is over 19.98K more than me, and about 20K more than I'd want to deal with), and it is hard. Hard to start with, hard in general, and hard if you're sound sensitive.
On the management side of things, there are tons of research which point exclusively to how important it is not to put programmers in that position. In fact, if you read PeopleWare (maybe Code Complete), they show the results of a yearly survey where the major difference between high-productivity programmers with great job satisfaction and low-productivity programmers who are frustrated is as straightforward as how often they get interrupted and private offices. Software giants and places where coding is mission critical are unanimous in how they shield their developers. IIRC Microsoft had vending machines that didn't take change in parts of their campus, because even the mental disruption for their staff sorting out change couldn't be justified on the balance sheets when full accounting was brought to bear.
So, firstly, you have my sympathy and you're not alone. Secondly, it's 2013... any possibility to work remotely? Most of my servers are 'in the cloud' these days, and my email works the same all around the world... Failing that, maybe there's a utility closet somewhere that could be repurposed as a "server room"?
If you have any pair with removable silicone in ear things, you can use sugru or diy earplug kits to make custom in ear monitors that can cancel noise really well. This link may be helpful
This isn't a machine, but I play it through a speaker next to my bed when I try to sleep. This sound generator is really good at letting you customize what kind of white noise you want (Brown, Pink, White, etc.). I like it because I can block out the frequencies that annoy me the most, and let off the low and hi frequencies. This generator does wonders for me.
On a side note, if you have a smart speaker I'm pretty sure you can just ask it to play white noise too. The small smart speakers sell for about as much as a white noise machine but they do a lot more (If that's your thing).
This is my go-to for white/pink/brown noise on my particularly bad days. Sometimes it helps me and sometimes not, but I guess anything that simple is worth a shot.
I second this. You could use the website https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/whiteNoiseGenerator.php, even with music, because you can adjust the levels to block out that sound specifically and with the headphones it'll be more effective than a white noise maker in the room.
You have clearly done a ton of research! This is good content! You should add a section to any peer reviewed studies or reliable scientific sources you've found that back up your statements. I've never seen that scale before, it seems accurate, but I wouldn't point anyone to your website because it doesn't make sources obvious.
Also the blue font on the blue background makes it hard to read. For some people with specific color blindness, it might be impossible. Here are some articles on readability and color selection.
If I were you, I would also pick a sans serif font. It also helps a lot for readability.
I'm not trying to nitpick, but since you are building an informational resource for people with a disability I figured I'd give some pointers to make it more accessible to everyone and increase credibility.
Thanks for your work! It really is a great resource. If you have any questions or would like any help with fonts, colors, css, or overall structure I would be happy to donate time to contribute to your project.
I'm sorry! These hurt my head if I wear them too long, but they helped me out big time when my neighbor was gutting his house:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-X-Series-Over-The-Head-Earmuffs/dp/B07WMK9VM4
Look for Rowenta "Turbo Silence" fans. They have a whisper mode that is inaudible at night.
I have the VU5670, but they have an entire array of styles.
what about an audio pillow? I've never tried it .. literally just searched 'sound pillow' and got some results
like
??? Heck i'm tempted to try it
DownBeats Reusable High Fidelity Hearing Protection: Ear Plugs for Concerts, Music, and Musicians (Clear Ear Plugs, Black Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3Z44R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_HWJ3D7RPGYXVXBYF1TXP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is, I think, my number one trigger! My wife is very understanding of my misophonia, so now she doesn't use a metal spoon when I'm around. We bought this...
https://www.amazon.ca/Koziol-4003669-Cutlery-Thermoplastic-Plastic/dp/B07MXKWH48
... and she uses it instead.
Same here. Chronic tinnitus which is how all this started... I actually got these earplugs for sleep ( I bought three pairs: home, travel, girlfriend):
Here's what I use, it can make white noise or fan sounds and it's small and easy to take with you on the road. I've been using it for years and can't sleep without it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MY8V86Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YH1C9DW6GWQNMSW3NCKT
Hey I'm from Canada and got this white noise machine from Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00E6D6LQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1/. It also has a fan option and has a variety of different sound options and volumes too. It basically drains out every talking/walking noise in my house. Plus its very small and portable! I hope you find something that works <3
Here’s these sleep headphones. I haven’t gotten a pair yet but a friend has and she says they work well. There’s also other ones you can find without the eye part if you’re not interested.
Sleep Headphones,3D Sleep Mask Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Music Eye Mask, LC-dolida Sleeping Headphones for Side Sleepers, with Ultra-Thin HD Stereo Speakers Perfect for Sleeping, Air Travel, Meditation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T6FNLQV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_EaC-FbNMWHNRN
Otherwise like the other commenter said, maybe ear plugs.
I’m sorry you’re having to deal with that. My dad’s a smoker and my mom just got over a sinus infection, and has a bunch of other illnesses, so I’ve been dealing with a lot of coughing lately too. It’s so hard being triggered by the coughing noise while being genuinely concerned because they’re not well and can’t help it.
These are by far the best earplug my girlfriend has found, and she has very small ear canals. She sleeps with these and wears them nearly all day Mack’s Dreamgirl
I have these: RHINO Acoustic Absorption Panel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R18K1ML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share cut to fit and then taped together with duct tape and then taped into the window with gaffers tape. The tape degrades and has to be replaced about every other month. It’s a pain in the ass, and it makes my room into a cave, but before I had these in my windows I didn’t sleep through a single night for two months after moving here and I felt like I was going insane.
I had to do something. We invested a lot of money buying and remodeling this property before moving in, so it wasn’t like I could just move somewhere else. I have never lived in a city before, so the noise level that everyone else just accepts as normal has been a real shock for me.
MOOKA True HEPA+ Smart Air Purifier, Large Room up to 540ft², 6-Point Filtration, Auto Mode, Air Quality Detect, Odor Eliminator for Allergies and Pets, UV Sterilizer & Ionizer, Air Cleaner for Office & Home, Rid of Mold, Smoke, Odor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VWQJW9D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Q8N1FbTF4YSD6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Expensive but life changing
Happy cake day!
This is the only fan you should buy: Lasko 4924 High Velocity Blower Fan with Handle, 30 Inch, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO58PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_0JM1FbW3SH7PD It’s expensive but I’ve had one for six years with no issues and it’s LOUD. Cheap fans start to vibrate and make weird sounds so though they are loud, If you are like me, you will pick up on the other sound and be driven insane.
It sounds like you have misophonia, I have a lot of the same triggers. Its not uncommon for misophonia to manifest it self in response to a particular family member, whether it be mom/dad is to peculiar certain sounds or that the parent's voice or mouth sounds become a source for a trigger. This isn't to say your parents are totally responsible for your misophonia, because there's lots of evidence to show that is genetic.
What sounds in particular are triggering about your parents voice? For example, I can't handle the "S" sound or lisps (known as sibilance) I was initially diagnosed as having hyperacusis since at the time it was thought the high frequency of the sounds were the cause of pain, and was later diagnosed with misophonia as well.
As far as help, I would strongly recommend you get a pair of bluetooth headphones that go behind the neck. That way you can wear them at all times, I wear them under my shirt all day and usually forget I even have them on. This will help you to cancel out trigger sounds if you can't remove your self. A lot of people reccommend big noise canceling headphones and I just don't see those being as practical.
Misophonia is a difficult thing to talk about with other people, but I would recommend sharing with your parents some articles or videos about what misophonia is. Try to make an appointment with a psychiatrist so you can receive some form of therapy and coping skills (not saying it can be cured)
The sound of muffled television or voices through walls drives me insane as well, that's very much in line with Misophonia.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7CR5M5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_53SRFbNQ7N226?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Far and away the most comfortable over ear muffs I've ever worn. Optional mic for when you need to hear conversations and input jack to be used with any music device or small bluetooth adapter.
Not wanting to pay for a pair of Bose headphones, I got a pair of EFOSHM active noise cancelling headphones from Amazon for about $50. They work pretty well. I've got a coworker who is noisy when she eats and even drinks coffee, and they block her pretty well.
Regrettably, nothing blocks out a coworker who continually raps his desk as he types or is talking to someone.
I work in an open office space, and the headphones have been helpful.
This is either my first Reddit post or my first in a very long time, so I hope I'm doing it right.
I use a white noise app on my phone called "white noise generator" (though I'm sure there are others). I'll eventually zero-in on the nuances of an actual fan, especially on what I call my "hot days", during which my misophonia is especially bad. The ticking, the cold sound of the machinery, even the very slight pattern of the whir will eventually stand out and drive me up the wall. So a synthetic, digital approximation seems to be my fix. With the app, you can turn on brown or white noise, add wind and other sounds in layers, and then control the specific volume for each sound, mixing your own, custom white noise. It also has a sleep timer, which works dependably.
For the same price of a decent fan, you can buy a bluetooth speaker on Amazon. I use this handsome jasper. It works much better, in my opinion, than traditional white noise machines, but here's a trick: face it to the wall, ideally at something to further dampen the noise, such as a square of corkboard (which is what I use), and on the other side of the room (but conveniently controlled by your within-reach phone). This will "widen" the sound and give you more of the spherical, room-filling noise you need. I totally understand what you mean about filling the room, and for me, this worked quite well.
Good luck.
If this is the white noise thread, I'd recommend "Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds" app.
It's got tons of sounds you can layer and adjust volumes of. Every night I use a layered combo of loud rain, medium ocean waves, and quiet thunder playing next to my bed.
I know they have relaxing outdoor sounds, including crickets, windy trees, frogs, and streams. It's really cool. I'd definitely give it a try with some over ear headphones.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peakpocketstudios.atmosphere
I have no idea what 'Here Active' thing is, but it sounds like a headphone to me. If it is a headphone, you can measure the estimated output of it by using a Sound Meter app.
Download from Play Store for your Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.sira.sound
Or search for one on the App Store if you're on iOS.
Then simply turn on the App, place your phone's microphone close to the sound outlet of the headphones and you'll get the minimum amount of decibels that Here thing is generating. I emphasize minimum, because the distance from the headphone to your ears will be much closer than the distance between the microphone and the headphone during the test. You could around 10-20 Decibels to whatever result the sound meter shows you, to arrive at a good estimate of the output of that white noise.
Let me know if I have completely misunderstood Here.
For this specific problem, I use a set of speakers with a subwoofer, doesn’t have to be a super expensive one, but decent. I use this set by Klipsch currently, though I did use an even cheaper one before this. Something like a tv sound bar with a subwoofer would work fine also. Then, instead of a normal white noise, you want something with some bass to more effectively mask similar sounds. I use this Nuclear Submarine 10 hour loop, which is pretty much just a constant low frequency sound played from my phone or laptop through the speakers. I can handle the constant sound of that much better than the random, repetitive sounds coming from neighboring apartments, car stereos, etc. Most of the time it doesn’t even have to be very loud, but I can crank it up if needed. I tried cranking up music, etc, but the constant sound in the loop works much better at masking external bass and eventually my brain just started tuning it out the loop sound completely.
These are the ones I use and I think they are fantastic. (And they are actually cheaper than when I got them!)
Soundcore by Anker Life Q30... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMWZBXC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hi. Fellow misophoniac and teeth grinder here. I've been wearing nightguards for nearly 30 years. Professionally made ones and store bought. This is the BEST store bought one, in my opinion. I've been using them for at least 10 years now. It's easier to close your mouth because it doesn't cover your front teeth. Also keeps your front teeth from being achey in the morning after mashing your teeth together all night. And they last about 4 to 6 months before you have to make another one.
If you like white noise, another alternative to bulky headphones are those bluetooth headbands. I wouldn't say they're comfortable to sleep with, but compared to noise cancelling headphones, they're barely noticeable.
I have 3 pairs of these. They're not all made the same, but they're all relatively comfortable. I honestly do not understand how I used to sleep without them. They are however, not noise cancelling.
Have you tried a combination of airpods + industrial earmuffs?
I don't sleep in the same room as others, and the snoring vibration through the bed/ground may be something ear protection doesn't work for, but I do combine in-ear and over-the-ear devices when I want the best protection. For sleeping, you just have to build up some blankets/clothing around the muff to evenly distribute pressure on the side of your head if you sleep on your side.
Link to model I have (I bought mine at Home Depot): https://www.amazon.com/3M-90565-4DC-PS-Pro-Grade-Earmuff/dp/B01MXYJ2QP/
Also sometimes I'll do the opposite and use foam earplugs + music headphones. I think this way is safer for protecting against hearing loss.
As far as meal times, that may just be something you have to do in a separate room in the future. It stresses you out to be there with family while they're making those noises/visuals, they can't reduce them, and it stresses them out to see you use appropriate coping mechanisms to protect yourself. There are other ways to bond with family outside of eating.
I am a side sleeper too. I use these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hearprotek-Lightweight-Headphones-Meditation-Relaxation-White/dp/B09QMC3SQ3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2289YXY8IGHBX&keywords=sleep+headphones+wired&qid=1669298999&sprefix=sleep+headphones+wire%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-3 I don't know if I can post links on Reddit as I am relatively new to it, but if not, here is the Amazon UK description so you should be able to teach them. They are wired. I can sleep fine with wired. I wear blue tooth all day and like to take a break from it at night, besides, the bluetooth headbands do not really block noise well enough for me.
Other people on here are going to recommend really nice and comfortable headphones
But if you really don’t wanna hear anything, this is what you want:
For a cheap workaround, I use earbuds/earplugs and then I have those noise cancelling ear muffs they give at gun ranges like this one these alone work really well, but if I ever need a little more, then I'll play some brown noise in my earbuds with the ear muffs over and I can't hear a single thing. Tested with my boyfriend's gamer keyboard that's next to my bed!
Hello! A few suggestions for you:
I sleep with flat construction headphones when there's repetitive noises like that at night. I've started using an airplane neck pillow flat on top of my actual pillow with the round side facing me to provide support to my neck cause it can start to hurt your neck. I've never slept through my alarms because of them. Just make sure to set them loud enough.
this is the closest to what I use:
I've found that in ear earplugs leaves me with wet ears in the morning lol.
I've also seen headbands that have bluetooth headphones integrated in them so you could play brown or white noise to drown out the snoring. Just a few ideas!
Hope it helps you a bit!
Research quiet fans. You don't have to sleep alone. https://www.amazon.com/Dreo-Electric-Oscillating-Control-Bladeless/dp/B08PDDSDHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=quiet+fan+for+bedroom&qid=1661821220&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
I have noisy neighbors as well, and I found this machine helps so much with noise. I keep it on 24/7. It even drowned out the sound of fireworks on the 4th!
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWRJ4XW?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
I was trying to find the earbuds I use, but I stumbled upon this instead.
I just ordered the top recommended pair. I can update you if you want once I receive them.
Obviously, they would have to hook them up to a phone or mp3 player but seems like a great option.
The ones I use appear to be discontinued. Pretty sure they are these.
Try Silicone based ones- something like these (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Plugs-Sleeping-Beary-Quiet/dp/B07JGJ9LH2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=UQT7SNCE779H&keywords=beary+quiet+ear+plugs&qid=1658939675&s=drugstore&sprefix=beary+quiet+ear+plugs%2Cdrugstore%2C54&sr=1-5)
You can mould them to your ear shape, don't be afraid to pull them apart to make them smaller for a better fit, a small bit at a time to get them down to size. They've helped me get through a room full of people snoring in a hostel, I swear by them.
If someone is cooking at 3am, I don't think you need to worry about wearing headphones or appearing anti-social.
Could you get earplugs like these? My daughter has misophonia, and we bought her these. She's used them for concerts and says they work well. I've read other people say they're useful for blocking out some sounds, so perhaps they'd help you. And FWIW, I think you'd be entirely entitled to wear those at night, while you're sleeping -- provided it's comfortable for you and all.
You could also try sleepphones like these, and listen to white noise, music, podcasts, etc. It might help you sleep through the noise.
I appreciate that you're a guest, and I'd be grateful too, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice your mental and physical well-being in exchange. If I had a friend in your position, I'd want my guest to be comfortable.
Which brings me to: yes, you can bring it up. Perhaps you and your friend can go somewhere, away from the house, and you can tell them. I'd hope if they were a true friend, they'd realize this is a condition you have, not a complaint you're making. Explain that you can't control this, and this is how you deal with it (headphones, white noise, whatever) and that you aren't complaining or being anti-social, you're just trying to take care of yourself. Please, don't make yourself suffer.
Good luck.
So I struggle with the sounds of breathing/snoring too but sleep next to my girlfriend every night without issue.
Get a pair of headphones like this, put some music on quietly, one ear on the pillow and the other with a headphone in and sleep like a baby. I've been doing it for over 5 years now and it's a lifesaver.
I like to roll over a few times before I go to sleep, also not an issue. It soon becomes second nature to switch the ear the headphone is in.
To avoid wasting power too I'd recommend a sleep timer on your phone/music device too, I tend to go with 30-40 mins as you don't tend to care about the sounds anymore once you're asleep.
This is the one to get.
It’s so good. It’s mechanical so it makes “real” background noise and not just some recording. You can kind of shape the sound by turning the top or side to match whatever noise you are trying to block.
It’s also the kind like every therapist in the world has outside their office.
Both! And add in ear plugs too. For maximum reduction, I put in foam earplugs, then put these headphones over the top, put the music to 11. Then I put brown noise on my giant stereo, and I'm surrounded by a force field of sound and sound reduction
These headphones are amazing:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097GQMGNM?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
This is the sleep mask/headphones I use along with ear plugs and brown noise.
I used to live next door to people who had a little pet who barked uncontrollably. When they left the house anything happening outside triggered the dog to bark out of control. I bought an ultrasonic device that curbs this behavior in a disguise. It worked beautifully and I never had to say anything to the neighbors. 😊https://www.chewy.com/petsafe-outdoor-ultrasonic-bark/dp/48543?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12646124820&utm_content=PetSafe&utm_term=&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V3Ws5x4ahbOzeeoUZifGj_ou&gclid=CjwKCAjwtcCVBhA0EiwAT1fY75KxQgCPfUOIPteildzWByhkyNxy1JmI4sKfvIuDbCgf0zBfz8JQ8hoCpJAQAvD_BwE
These earplugs are a lifesaver! My spouse is incredibly loud and the past 5 years have been a breeze with these. Unlike other earplugs, these form to fully cover the outer ear canal instead of going inside. I hope these work as well for you as they did for me.
I also live below someone, and the way I manage is when the person is home I use noise canceling headphones. They have saved me, and almost 100% block outside noise. If I feel like I can still hear anything, I just listen to music or a podcast. These are affordable and work well. There are more expensive ones, I also have these, but they just have more features. For the noise canceling and sound quality the anker ones are fine. Good luck
I use either foam earplugs or noise cancelling earbuds, plus ppe earmuffson top! With both of them it’s quiet enough for me.
The only thing that comes to mind are some electronic earmuffs I've seen for shotgun shooting. They detect and muffle the blast, but still allow you to carry on a conversation without removing them. Not cheap, but really cool. I wonder if the dirt bikes are loud enough to trigger the muffle as well. Just a thought.
Here is something like that:
Etymotic GunsportPRO Earplugs, Electronic Hearing Protection Designed for Hunters, Shooters and Gun Enthusiasts, 1 pair, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5P8OGS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_XDJV2BH5B1RY72YF1SE0
I know she doesn’t like the noise cancelling earbuds, but are normal ear plugs ok? I use earbuds and then 3M PPE ear protectionover those. They make even better noise cancelling ones, but these are not expensive and work well enough for me. Like everyone else is saying, it might me more than misophonia, but the combination or earplugs/ear muffs might help more?
I've been on and off medication for a good 15+ years of my life, I get what you mean. I don't like it either. Definitely discuss it with a doctor!
Having a white noise machine is also a wonderful, wonderful thing.
This is the one I've had for a little over a decade now and it really does help muffle a lot of outdoor noises. I live right across from a bus stop right outside of the city so there's lots of traffic/car/people noises.
Personally, I really love my Lectrofan. It can get quite loud and has a fairly nice variety of sound options. Amazon link to buy
Noise cancelling headset, turn you desk around so your co-workers are out of you line of sight and get your boss a wireless light controlled doorbell to call you (like for hearing impaired people). Show them the movie Quiet please - IF they are kind and trustworthy. https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-doorbell-Operating-Melodies-Waterproof/dp/B07R5FFDLZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=184PN4P1PEJNW&keywords=remote+control+light+deaf&qid=1649799330&sprefix=remote+control+light+deaf%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-8
Definitely recommend foam ear plugs. I use these and I’ve loved them. They fit really well in the ear and don’t hurt while you sleep unlike some other plugs that are made from harder/reusable materials like silicone. Granted I don’t live in a college dorm, but my boyfriend snores like a train and these help so much along with some other background noise to drown out the sounds. I really hope this can help you get some rest. Here’s the link for the plugs. https://www.amazon.com/Ear-Buddy-Premium-Plugs-Decibels/dp/B00PSX6ZV2?pd_rd_w=pDqCo&pf_rd_p=1a37ebd3-847a-476b-b9f6-6ca64f4f5919&pf_rd_r=63A3EKWZ1T76R5H92AQK&pd_rd_r=f1015ab2-9614-4144-b793-b1009dff901d&pd_rd_wg=lj580&pd_rd_i=B...
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingbull-Miniature-Bluetooth-Earphone-V4-1-Nude/dp/B072HN8347
Very small and practically invisible and no wire, there is only one earbud, so you can still hear and be part of conversations, but you can also pipe in some white noise or relaxing sounds that I find gives my brain something to focus on other than the trigger sounds.
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 33dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Travel, Concerts, Studying, Loud Noise, Work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TEM9HG0JQR6VXEFSJJK3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 These are the ones I got! Hope they work as well for your daughter :)
I used to use an ear plug in one ear during tests in high school. The brand I used was Downbeats; they're clear, relatively unnoticeable, and I can understand most of what people say to me while I'm wearing them. I never told any teachers that I used them (though I felt more confident that it wouldn't be noticed since I had long hair). If you have a therapist/counselor you could bring this up to them and they can write a note that you need earplugs during exams
Could you try something like this? These are bluetooth earphones in a headband meant for sleeping, should be very comfortable and not keep you awake. You could play a soft white noise in them while you sleep.
I really like these pair because they're very comfortable, affordable, and you don't have ever take them off. They're comfortable enough to fall asleep wearing them https://www.amazon.com/Sony-WI-C400-Wireless-Headphones-Battery/dp/B07NX2456G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=JUYMYUHPQR5A&keywords=Sony+WI-C400&qid=1647500941&sprefix=%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-4
Find the noise violations policy for your local police and landlord, use this to your advantage bc violations usually have increased penalties with frequency. Record the noise, call or email the police and landlord with your complaint and offer to send the video, reference the noise policy, and ask what will be done. Repeat this process and update each subsequent email/phone call with the amount of times you’ve contacted them for this repeating, unresolved issue.
Wax ear plugs did nothing for me. If you haven’t already, try foam ones. You have to pinch them flat, push them deep into your ears and hold them there while they expand.
While foams work the best for me, I currently use silicone ones bc they last longer. The stems at the end are cut off to a more comfortable length before i sleep with them.
I had some little Velcro spots that were stickers and I used these in all of the doors in my house.
I just figured out where the door first contacts and put the dot there.
They sell felt stickers for what you are talking about.
Rok Hardware Heavy Duty Self-Adhesive Felt Pad Bumpers, 3/8" Diameter, 1/8" Height, Round, White, Pack of 168 - ROKFELTP38WHT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF6D8U0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8W97BZ0CDW89GKD8RH02
Lasko Utility Fan I’ve had the best luck with utility fans, actually. The link is to the one I currently use, and love.
This will take a lot of patience. I know my family always disregarded my misophonia growing up; they'd say it was not real and purposely make loud chewing noises in my ear. They have gotten a lot better about it over the years as I shared more research and resources wirh them. I am just so happy to hear a parent seeking advice for their kid!
Be ready to allow him to eat in different locations or wear headphones at the table. Ask him what will be best for him - eating alone, having music played during meals, etc. I would highly recommend the bluetooth Tayogo bone conducting headphones. Ever since I was recommended these by a hearing doctor, my ability to be near my triggers and still function has been incredible! I play white noise and rain sounds from the Better Sleep app and wear these while at the table or near any triggers - the headphones wrap around the back of the head and sit on the lower temples, nothing goes in the ear. Because of this, I can still be a part of conversations and hear what everyone is saying while having the white noise drown out the chewing sounds.
I don't quite remember how the accommodations plans in elementary/middle/high school work, but I know my family was able to get me accommodations for middle/high school so that I would take tests (standardized mostly) in a different room. A lot of my peers chewed gum, which is one of my biggest triggers - as a kid I would just start crying silently to myself while taking exams because it hurt me physically to hear those sounds, I couldnt focus, then my test wouldn't be finished and so on. Again, communicate with him to see what will work best, please keep coming back to this community as well - we can help the best we can!
Bone Conduction Headphones, Tayogo Sweatproof Wireless Bluetooth Bone Conducting Earbuds for Sport, Running, Walking, Fitness(Can't for Swimming)-Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1QMHW5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_W18A7REB6J74VT1D4DV5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
My friend, if you're on a desktop computer, you should get an adblocker and use the chrome browser (ironically works best with chrome). I watch hours and hours of YouTube, and I never see ads.
I've been using this for years and years. https://adblockplus.org There is a section in the settings to toggle "Allow Acceptable Ads" but I disable that too. Life changer if you never had an adblocker.
Youtube ads are AIDS-cancer for the soul.
Yep. Works on my tv. I have an optical port on it though so you would want to make sure that’s the case with yours. Also see if there’s a menu setting for the speakers to be on or off.
Limited-time deal: 1Mii B06TX Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter for TV to Wireless Headphone/Speaker, Bluetooth Adapter for TV w/Volume Control, AUX/RCA/Optical/Coaxial Audio Input, Plug n Play, AptX Low Latency https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0949DHGZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_dl_T9KHKFE5V4R1Y2RWXBYA?psc=1
Get one of these. Best purchase I’ve made to combat this awful affliction.
Sleep Headphones Wireless, Perytong Bluetooth Sports Headband Headphones with Ultra-Thin HD Stereo Speakers Perfect for Sleeping,Workout,Jogging,Yoga,Insomnia, Air Travel, Meditation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHBQY7Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_86MJQPRM2MRPF8260R6X
Sniffling doesn't bother me so much as the fucking swallowing. At dinner I can always hear my dad gulping down his milk from across the table and I just don't fucking get it. I don't hear myself gulping, I don't hear my mom gulping. And no matter how many times I chastize him for it (both my parents are aware of misophonia and me having it), he just keeps doing it. GAAAH!
These are the ear plugs I would use to sleep at night when my cat was constantly yowling in the middle of the night and triggering me. They block out virtually all sound. Highly recommend.
I appreciate that you are looking out for your son and are trying to find a way that will work for all of you!
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I'm also triggered by snoring and one of my main problems is that I know that there will be snoring noises already before I got to bed, so I'm basically on edge the entire time, listening for it to finally happen.
My recommendation would be:
Try earplugs (I love these ones, they are comfortable enough that I can sleep on my side without my ears hurting and have an additional filter for the frequency range of footfalls, snoring, etc). And then cover the ears with noise cancelling over-ear headphones, if it's really loud and turn on to max noise cancelling. I have the Bose 700 and love them, though they aren't the most comfortable to sleep with. But I do in case of emergency and sometimes will also add a radioplay I like to fall asleep.
I know that 11 yrs olds like to stay up late ;) but do try to have him fall asleep before you and your wife turn in, it will help him get some rest.