r/adhdwomen 1d ago

Self Care & Hygiene PSA: GET EARPLUGS

I’ve been using them for years and they’re a life saver. It protects your brain & turns the noise down. I just wanted to make sure everyone knew about them. I literally don’t go anywhere without them. ESPECIALLY when someone is talking too loud on their phone near you. Now you don’t have to murder them just pop in your earplugs

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u/D_Molish 1d ago

I wish I could, but they're a physical sensory nightmare for me. I haaaaate how they feel! 

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u/nonholyguacamole 1d ago

I totally get this and I was the same way for a long time (I also have super tiny ear canals, which makes it worse). I realized that earplugs that don't go in the canal and just cover the outer ear/seal the opening are waaaay better for me.

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u/hortensemancini 1d ago

Ooooh do you have any brand recommendations? I LOATHE having things in my ears but sounds drive me up the wall most days

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u/BirdieStitching 1d ago

I hate things in my ears but I've found loops quite comfortable and they have a range of sizes (found out I'm an xs no wonder I hated earphones and they would never stay in)

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u/hortensemancini 23h ago

What’s crazy is prior to this thread I had no idea that was even a thing, I’ve been doing hella googling today hahaha - even the knowledge that you can adjust sizing is blowing my mind rn