Today, I wore out yet another set of headphones. This is the third one in a year. I need my headphones whenever I go outside because I have sensory processing disorder, and a multitude of hearing disorders that painfully enhance my hearing. Guess I'm stuck at home until I can buy pair number four. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I bought new earphones for my phone so I could finally listen to music again. Not an hour later I broke it. FML
Today, I found out that my new, expensive noise-canceling headphones trigger my motion sickness. FML
Today, I got yelled at for having a set of headphones around my neck at all times, because it "makes me seem disinterested." Two things: 1. I have established myself as a very good listener among my peers; 2. I'm autistic, so I need the headphones readily available at all times to cope with loud environments. FML
Today, I went to have my ears cleaned out because I’ve been experiencing signs of deafness. Guess what? My ears were already clear. I need hearing aids. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve lost my hair, some of my sight, and some teeth, so yeah, why not my hearing at this point… FML
Today, I bought noise-cancelling headphones to help me focus while working from home. They're amazing. I can no longer hear my timer, my doorbell, or my smoke alarm when I burn my lunch. FML
Today, I discovered that in addition to being an autistic HSP, I also suffer from misophonia, hyperacusis, and tinnitus. My audiologist has described me as having, "the worst case of abnormally sensitive hearing she has ever seen in her life." I rarely leave my house anymore. I wish I was deaf. FML
Today, I was sent to the principal's office because I refused to take my earbuds out. Those "earbuds" are my hearing aids. FML
Today, after I accidentally put my headphones through the washing machine and then drying them out, they somehow still worked, but only in one ear. I was about to accept my fate when the other side suddenly started playing audio at full volume during a quiet train ride. FML
Today, I bought noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions while working from home. They worked so well that I missed the doorbell, three phone calls, and a fire drill in my building. FML
Today, I realized I rarely go outside anymore due to hyperacusis, social anxiety, depression, and sensory issues. I'm also afraid to tell my family and friends about my problems, because they don't understand how bad it really is. Looks like I'm doomed to be depressed and alone my whole life. FML
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Jennij717 4
how do you wear out headphones?
idragosani 17
Are you using audio headphones or using safety earmuffs designed for construction workers or those with sensory issues? I would think insurance would cover the latter if there is a diagnosed medical need.
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RichardPencil 32
Doesn't your insurance cover them? It's a legitimate medical expense (or a whiny hipster demand.)
Jennij717 4
how do you wear out headphones?
idragosani 17
Are you using audio headphones or using safety earmuffs designed for construction workers or those with sensory issues? I would think insurance would cover the latter if there is a diagnosed medical need.
Radulf 10
Earplugs are cheap and easy to obtain. They will reduce your hearing sensitivity by about 30db and they are available for less than 10$ for 50 pairs.
dreams2383 20
not sure how you are doing that. I wear headphones 12 to 14 hours every day and they are still working just fine after 5 years.