I’m going to be taking an Autism Diagnostic Interview in January, but in the meantime I decided to give some noise dampening earplugs a whirl. Tried them for the first time today while visiting Epcot and I wanted to cry at how much they lowered my anxiety just walking around the park. 😭 - ThreadSky

ezeekat.bsky.social • 161 days ago

I’m going to be taking an Autism Diagnostic Interview in January, but in the meantime I decided to give some noise dampening earplugs a whirl.
Tried them for the first time today while visiting Epcot and I wanted to cry at how much they lowered my anxiety just walking around the park. 😭

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ohyouread.bsky.social•161 days ago

This is why I like wearing headphones when I’m in stores and listening to a book or music. It helps me concentrate. I think mine is because of my ADHD, but I feel you completely with the overstimulation.

bookwolftams.bsky.social•161 days ago

We just did the whole interview with our son. I hope you get all the answers you’re looking for 🫶🏻

thesavagegarden.bsky.social•161 days ago

apothicmage.bsky.social•160 days ago

Earplugs are my lifeline in any environment! I'm so glad that they help you too! It is amazing how different you feel and more in control and calm you are once all the noise and senses are taken down a notch.

pixiepolvo.bsky.social•161 days ago

I’m a festival loving autistic and the game changer that earplugs were for me 🥲 I used to think I would not be able to go to them anymore until I tried them out

nerd-on-fire.bsky.social•160 days ago

Are those covered by insurance yet for adults? Last I checked adult autism diagnostics were a bit hefty in price.

lizzielovesbooks.bsky.social•161 days ago

I cried the first time I put loops in. Proud of you for trying them out!

sondertf2.bsky.social•161 days ago

That's awesome!!!

honeypamda.bsky.social•161 days ago

I'm glad they helped you! I need to try them.
I was diagnosed last year & I'm really glad I pursed it. The confirmation helped me process things much better than my just suspecting I was Autistic.

luckyhedron.bsky.social•161 days ago

My first time experiencing sound cancelling headphones is still what I would describe as a “religious experience”. Everything was easy, no contact sounds to piss me off, even my internal environment was much quieter.

joas-mon.bsky.social•161 days ago

I get super over stimulated by noise, I started using some basic earplugs and the difference was incredible. I can still hear most things, but the grating feeling and the anxiety are almost nonexistent!❤️

ezeekat.bsky.social•161 days ago

That’s exactly how I felt!!

appariti0n.bsky.social•161 days ago

That must be rough. My brother can't stand a TV on in the background or happy kids playing (loudly).

Somehow I've been blessed with an extra muscle and a hole in my brain that allows certain things to go in one ear and out the other.

babelaids.bsky.social•161 days ago

Loops changed my life i don't go anywhere without them!!

phinky.bsky.social•161 days ago

I’m not knowingly autistic, although an autistic friend has told me I’m “neurodiverse as fuck”, but cutting out the background noise & chatter on my commute with noise cancelling AirPods has been life enhancing. I just need someone to invent something for dealing with the smelly people on the tram.

ndwithbooks.bsky.social•161 days ago

I am so glad you found a helpful tool for you! I rarely go out without mine now, life changing!

aaj1225.bsky.social•161 days ago

love this for you!! i've been trying to find a doctor who does adult evaluations in my area

rorymichaelson.com•161 days ago

Yeah finding my groove with using loops most of the time and getting better at recognising overstimulation has been a game changer.

I was late diagnosed at 38, it’s a JOURNEY(tm) in ways I never expected, you’re welcome to DM if you want someone to chat to.

miqozoomies.bsky.social•161 days ago

I can't go to the grocery store anymore without my noise canceling ear buds.

izabelmaciver.bsky.social•161 days ago

As someone with autism. Noise cancelling headphones do wonders

floodwater.bsky.social•161 days ago

It's life-changing isn't it? I felt the same when I bought my noise-cancelling ones. the hush!

trashpandaleon.bsky.social•161 days ago

Love the loop earplugs and most noise cancelling headphones. I need to set one up too. Who did you go to to get an appointment?

noodle-shark.bsky.social•161 days ago

Congrats on the tism lol, keep in mind you CAN a take breaks during the assessment, I forgot this in mine and crashed lol

mollysbooklist.bsky.social•161 days ago

It’s honestly life changing. I take my Loops everywhere I go

kaitu.bsky.social•161 days ago

My wife won't go into any crowded spaces without her Loops. It reduces her anxiety by an order of magnitude.

readwithsashamarie.bsky.social•161 days ago

Even if you aren't autistic its completely okay to accommodate for your very real sensory needs. Fidget toys. Earplugs. Try it all! If something helps, it helps regardless of a diagnosis.

catherine-garnet.bsky.social•161 days ago

I wasn't diagnosed until my 30s. I take my Loop earplugs with me everywhere now.

sprytemagnus.bsky.social•161 days ago

Getting #ActiveNoiseCancellingHeadphones with amazing bass basically confirmed my suspicions and prompted me to see my own interview. #ThatsAMood

sanityskeptic.bsky.social•161 days ago

I just stick bees wax in haha

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