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Sound Isolation (For out and about / For office)
Many with ADHD talk about the intrusiveness and distractions of outside noise and finding reducing that noise very helpful. Solutions to consider include: Over-ear headphones.
Many with ADHD talk about the intrusiveness and distractions of outside noise and finding reducing that noise very helpful. Solutions to consider include:
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- Over-ear headphones. They physically block out sound and can have noise cancelling features as well. A way to look at these is a socially acceptable way to wear ear defenders in public!
- Next generation earplugs. Designed to dampen sounds but not entirely block it. Products to consider include: Flare and Loop Earplugs.
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Ratings and comments come from people with ADHD sharing what helped them. They are experiences, not medical advice.
This would have helped me no end when I had to work in a noisy environment. Instead I chose to leave the job because I could not stand it.
Works for me: in-ear plugs combined with bone-conducting headphones (e.g aging Aftershokz Aeropex in my case). Also works well for me (not comfortable for all) Etymotic ER2SE w/triple flange.
I have limited experience with over ear, amounting to the minutes spent in stores exploring them (e.g. Sony WH-1000 series, some others), and will share that what has worked well for me is a combination of effective ear plugs and quality bone-conducting head phones (Aeropex previously, probably Shokz OpenRun Pro if I were to buy today).
An absolute requirement for working outside of the office.
I use Marconi Union - Weightless to block out distractions
Prolonged use of in ear blockers/filters can cause temporary tinnitus due to the brains attempt to counter the loss of volume. For this reason I prefer over ear but I use the loops engage earplugs when the kids at home are tired or excited and making a lot of noise.
Person who noted Marconi Union Weightless - Thankyou 🙂
Person who noted Marconi Union Weightless - Thankyou :)
Prolonged use of in ear blockers/filters can cause temporary tinnitus due to the brains attempt to counter the loss of volume. For this reason I prefer over ear but I use the loops engage earplugs when the kids at home are tired or excited and making a lot of noise.
I use Marconi Union - Weightless to block out distractions
An absolute requirement for working outside of the office.
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