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On the subject of auditory deprivation - It's easier to overdub ambient noises than to block them out. To do so, white noise is the thing - Either as a long mp3 file, or an app that generates this sound indefinitely (https://simplynoise.com/). My preference is a tiny mp3 player, since that's far easier to attach somewhere to the body.
There is also the Ganzfeld effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganzfeld_effect), which may occur in prolonged sensory deprivation sessions. This seems to be much of the same that we describe as subspace. Note that outside stimuli, ie. playing with the subject, will cancel the effects.
On a practical note, all forms of BDSM sensory deprivation is enhanced by bondage - that the subject is unable to free themselves but are forced to adapt to the missing light or noise. in-ear buds with a bit of tape over them, in addition to a hood of some kind works very well to keep them in their place.
But again, type of play is done by leaving the subject alone (under supervision) for a prolonged time. It's true that skin touches feels a lot stronger after a time with no input, but it needs to come after a relaxation phase, and not immediately after turning on the white noise.
Pink noise is generally more comfortable to sleep with than white noise. White noise sounds much higher pitched and personally I think it's pretty annoying too.
Try pink noise on this generator though. It sounds similar to the noise you get from rain, which is why a lot of people (including myself) use it for sleeping. I guess sleeping in silence can be weird if you're used to having ambient noise, so having a sound similar to rain is something a lot of people like.
As others have said Marpac is the brand I use, specifically this one: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFA
Before I got that I used to just play https://simplynoise.com/ through my laptop but it's definitely not as good as having a dedicated white noise machine.
A white/brown noise machine would likely help. I'd try to get one with some deeper bass sounds (if that makes sense) to cover up all manner of voices/sounds. They're surprisingly effective.
And it's helpful to have if there's ever a PGW crew jackhammering on your block at 1am.
ETA: or just stream from SimplyNoise if you already have a bluetooth speaker. I set to brown noise to oscillating and it almost sounds like ocean waves.
Hi! I also have misophonia, really badly, though I am not Autistic; it seems to be tied to my synesthesia.
NTA, first of all. People who snore don't get to bitch about other folks making noise, particularly if they aren't doing anything to mitigate their snoring.
The way you phrase it is going to be important, though; don't say it as any sort of attack. Say "I know you can't help your snoring, and so far nothing had been working to help me sleep. But last night, running my fan really helped! So I'm going to be doing that from here on out, and hopefully it works."
You're not apologizing, and you're not asking permission; you're just informing him. If he says it's too noisy, recommend your favorite brand of earplug.
(That said, if the fan is working, when it gets colder you can try a noise generator! I used to use simplynoise.com religiously, though I don't know if they're still up. There are a lot of different channels of subtle noise that might help.)
No wonder you still have trouble sleeping, that sounds confusing and terrifying for a kid to experience.
Have you tried a white noise machine or something similar? (I use https://simplynoise.com/ when I want to block stuff out). Covering up the little noises with something completely predictable helps some people.
"white" noise bothers me but "pink noise" I have no problems with. try simply noise and if you feel like a pro, open up two tabs and use simply rain in the second tab.
I like asmr videos because aren't as uniform as white noise generators. Before I knew about asmr I would sometimes use websites like simply noise but after listening a while it would feel uncomfortable because it was so uniform. Asmr videos switch up the sounds with tapping/whispering/whatever which makes them perfect.
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Morning Fonso.
My morning would be going well if I'd slept better. Still feel like I could sleep hours more. I've been sleeping a lot lately.
For me, it's one of the various types of background noise. Usually from here. I put on headphones, set up an oscillation, and usually it clears the head.
My current plans for the year are to cut back on drinking so I can maybe lose some weight, and get my house in order. It'll be a lot of work, but it'll help my stress level.
The problem with the autism spectrum is that it's a "spectrum." If there are a hundred characteristics of a person with Aspergers you could have 100 out of 100 and be the very definition of Aspergers or you could have 1 out of 100 and "be on the spectrum."
You shouldn't rely on any of us for a diagnosis. I identify with the things you wrote, but that's not a "diagnosis."
The real question you should be asking yourself is whether you identify with the things said on this forum and *whether reading this forum helps you deal with your own issues.*
For instance, after reading your comment on needing ear plugs I feel the need to mention some websites I use for noise generation.
https://simplynoise.com/
https://rain.simplynoise.com/
http://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/pureBinauralBrainwaveGenerator.php
I myself got those sites when I started reading here and they've helped me with drowning out background noise, relaxing, and concentrating.
If you gain some benefit from this forum the diagnosis isn't that important.
amen to this - i am a freak about any noise to the point "brown noise loopable with no fade" on repeat Spotify wrapup was my #1 song for 2020 lol but my grades went up so that's tea jk but also here is link hope it works https://open.spotify.com/track/67iF3DdebmElASIGoebYt1?si=e2YtXA-_Q9uNC89HnoelIg also I used to use simplynoise.com brown noise but I think u have to pay for it now or something less user-friendly but also
- lawnmower obnoxious noise cancelling headphones if you are in an environment/alone you don't feel embarrassed or anxious
- noise cancelling airpod pros with the squishy ear tips ask for Christmas or save up for them dead serious and apple watch for adhd peeps no idea how u live without the find my phone ding feature plus tiles in wallet etc.
- fan inside my door facing out for natural white noise to drown out tv from downstairs ontop of all the other options is a routine (used to for sleep but like far away bc don't want it hitting me but j works for me)
hope anything helps because handling this is critical good luck
Step 1) Download the player. https://simplynoise.com/SimplyNoise.swf
Step 2) Create a text file with this line.
> <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="SimplyNoise.swf" width="100%" height="100%"></object>
Step 3) Save this text file as HTML (e.g. SimplyNoise.html)
Step 4) Open the HTML file in a browser. Make sure that SimplyNoise.swf and SimplyNoise.html are in the same folder.
>white noise
Try pink noise too:
>Pink Noise - A blend of high and low frequencies that produce a mesmerizing waterfall effect.
>Pink noise is great for melting away stress while keeping you alert and energized.
>The airy pulse creates a therapeutic environment that relaxes your mind and body.
I have both tinnitus and hyperacusis (sensitivity to noise).
I recovered from hyperacusis by desensitizing myself with pink noise.
>Pink Noise - A blend of high and low frequencies that produce a mesmerizing waterfall effect.
>Pink noise is great for melting away stress while keeping you alert and energized.
>The airy pulse creates a therapeutic environment that relaxes your mind and body.
I have both tinnitus and hyperacusis (sensitivity to noise).
I recovered from hyperacusis by desensitizing myself with pink noise.
I feel you. I used to live in areas like that back home. I got a surround sound system in my bedroom, hooked it up to my computer, and used Simply Noise with brown noise to drown out the bass. It works pretty well.
But that's why I moved to Summerlin, I didn't want to deal with that kind of crap. And it's definitely an improvement, but why does someone have to let their dogs out at 3am? The barking is very jarring when it's otherwise deathly silent.
You've probably looked into this, but white noise is much more effective at blocking the sound than music. I am very lucky that I only have bouts of tinnitus which last 1-2 days, but when they come, I put https://simplynoise.com/ on and it masks it almost totally.
Have you tried having white noise in the background while the fireworks are going off? There are lots of website/apps you can use for this (I personally like SimplyRain or the original site, SimplyNoise ) Combine this with some music or a TV going in the background, and it'll help to minimize the sound of the fireworks. In a pinch, you can also take him into the bathroom and shut the door, put down some blankets and pillows so you can sit down and stay with him (think about making a blanket fort as a kid and take inspo from that), and then run the shower; the combo of the small space and the white noise of the water can really help, assuming he's not afraid of showers for some reason. A nice stuffed Kong or other favorite toy/treat can also help distract him.
Good luck, I know the 4th is really bad for a lot of dogs. Hopefully he'll get through it fine! :(
Have you tried talking to HR? Or, perhaps, your boss?
I had a colleague like this. He would sit on the phone, oblivious, blathering nonsense to his infant son.
I used to play simplynoise.com to drown him out.
They have an app too. It generates the sound rather than playing a loop, so no 'break' where it restarts. Also, there's 'pink noise' and 'brown noise' as well as 'white'. Brown (despite it's obvious gross connotation) is my favorite - has a broad spectrum of sound that includes significant low frequencies.
*edit - Brown Noise: sometimes referred to as red noise because it's somewhat analogous to red light, which has a low frequency. To the human ear, brown noise is similar to white noise, but is much deeper — it has the sound of a low roar not unlike that of a strong waterfall.
https://simplynoise.com/ lets you customize your noise "color" to be less harsh, like rain or deeper (try "pink" or "brown" and no that's not the South Park "brown noise") and you can even apply modulation to it so it sounds like waves in the ocean.
https://simplynoise.com/ lets you customize your noise "color" to be less harsh, like rain or deeper (try "pink" or "brown" and no that's not the South Park "brown noise") and you can even apply modulation to it so it sounds like waves in the ocean.
It could distract you, try earplugs, hearing protectors (better) or Simply Noise which can blanket out other sounds. These devices are also really good.
Head phones are amazing. Noise cancelling ones are better (but I'm told the Bose ones are the only ones to get and they're expensive). I also like listening to white noise (simplynoise.com is good) to cover the noise of chit-chat.
For time tracking, I like Toggl. There's a free version, and it allows you to add different projects, clients, and billable rates. It also generates a ton of pretty reports so you can see where your time is actually going. I like to use the customizable, built-in pomodoro timer as well.
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Todoist is what I use to organize my daily tasks, for my personal life and in business. It lets you set up different priorities so you can see what absolutely needs to be done today and what you can afford to push.
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For banking, I've just started to use Azlo. No minimums, no fees (I think) and built-in invoicing and reporting. You can integrate it with PayPal and Stripe to accept many different kinds of payments.
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I also use Squarespace for my website. It looks good right out of the box.
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For editing, of course Grammarly and Hemingway Editor.
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If I'm in a noisy environment, simplynoise.com is a godsend.
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So that's my braindump of random tools. I'm interested to see what resources and educational materials people think have had the most impact on their writing and business.
I use the website SimplyNoise.com for studying when I need to concentrate but also sometimes when I can't sleep and there's noise. It's just white noise and effectively masks everything else. You could play it with headphones on (if you can sleep like that) or play from your phone/computer. You could also just get a white noise machine.
I know this feeling too (it helps to find a productive/peaceful environment when you can but it's not always doable).
Have you tried white noise? This site helps me sometimes. https://simplynoise.com
I like something without lyrics or in a language I don't understand. If it's a book from another era I might pull up some music from that time.
Sometimes it's also https://simplynoise.com/ or http://rainymood.com/, just to cancel out all the noise in my house.
I've been using SimplyNoise for some time now with great results. I rarely listen to white noise but I do start off toggling between brown and pink to get a feel for what's better. I preference will change daily but the oscillation feature is also nice.
Other days I prefer Rainy Mood.
A couple of websites I've seen linked to before on this topic:
Simply Noise. Plays white noise/static to help drown out other distractions.
Rainy Mood. Plays the sound of rain with the same goal. Can be quite relaxing too. Also available as an app.
no cure yet as far as i know
got it bad myself
i go here https://simplynoise.com/ and listen to brown noise, find it helps
opiods will reduce it for a little while
i read on askreddit about a method of tapping your head and it goes away but it dint work for me do a reddit search of tinnitus
What kind of sound therapy you use will be highly dependent on your doctor's advice. There are different levels of TRT and only a professional can tell you what is best to use. I'd highly recommend finding someone who is certified with TRT to help you out.
For me personally my doctor recommended trying the Relax melody apps found in the iTunes store to come up with a combination of nature sounds. I was to listen to them for some hours each day. Other people may use different sounds such as white/brown/pink noise or for different amounts of time. That is why it is important to be personally evaluated. A large part of the therapy is actually talking to the doctor.
This is a good website to see if any of the white/brown/pink noises help you. They also have a rain one as well. https://simplynoise.com/
This is my favorite video on YT but it has piano sounds primarily. You may have better luck searching around for something similar that is just nature sounds or rain... whatever works for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNYcqj8A1Tg
Otherwise find something on YT that covers up the tinnitus sound and you find relaxing until you can see someone in person.
You might not ever find it exactly. I went to 3 audiologists trying to do that very thing and could never get the exact frequency or in my case frequencies. What I will say that 4 years later, it doesn't really matter. In time, you won't care as much no matter what the frequency. I used https://simplynoise.com/ white noise and others to just cover the wide spectrum and help give me some distraction and relief. There is also: https://rain.simplynoise.com/.
If you cannot find yours, don't beat yourself up over it. You can still improve and get through this.
>Pink Noise - A blend of high and low frequencies that produce a mesmerizing waterfall effect.
> Pink noise is great for melting away stress while keeping you alert and energized. > > The airy pulse creates a therapeutic environment that relaxes your mind and body.
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Low-volume NPR 24 hour stream
Hell no. I'd start looking for patterns. try this.
I use it at work when I have to get shit done. I will often have that and simply rain opened in two different tabs and run both simultaneously.
Have a look into just listening to white noise. You can let this run all night without issue.
I highly recommend https://simplynoise.com/ or https://rain.simplynoise.com/
I prefer the rain one myself.
I have hypersensitive hearing, especially at night, so wearing ear plugs isn't enough. I can still hear everything. EVERYTHING. Even the slightest noise will startle me and wake me up. When I use simplynoise (I like the pink noise the best as white is too high pitched and brown is so much bass that I can feel it) I have a constant and steady sound to focus my hearing on and which drowns out most noises. I also use ear plugs on top of that so that I can turn the noise up so that it's louder than most other noises but not too loud for me to fall asleep. Even for noises that are too loud to be drowned out, or vibrations (like a garage door or dryer), it still works because I'm already hearing noise so there's no sudden breaking of silence that would usually make me wake up alert. I don't know why it does the same for vibrations, but I would guess that my brain is already focused on something so it doesn't worry about anything else.
I typically use this website, I am not exactly sure about the audio quality though. It more than good enough for my purposes.
Those articles you linked are really fascinating. I personally notice a pretty significant difference in my ability to focus and avoid distraction when I am using white noise, but I assumed it was just blocking out the noise around me. Reading that it can possibly have a neurological effect is really cool.