Something that helps me : ) - noise reduction headphones

[Hopefulphoenix]

Im fully aware that what helps one may not another, but Im just writing about something thats really helping me today.
Noise reduction headphones!! I was highly skeptical when I bought them.. but I think they really help. Not a fix all, haha, but an aid.
I have major hypervigilance right now and am doing diy exposure after being isolated for a long time.
I am on a busy bus with teenagers on it (big trigger) but because I cant hear them so much, my brain cant fixate and switch on all the alarm systems. I am able to at least breathe and write here.
I had a feeling this morning in the store that maybe im “cheating” by using these. But I think these dudes are giving my body a rest and Im able to at least be out there. ?

 

[Invisible Fire]

I also have noise canceling headphones and love them. I wear them all the time. They take 1 battery that i have to replace at least weekly. Glad I'm not the only one who find these helpful

 

[EveHarrington]

Awesome!

Can you share the brand/model you use?

 

[Invisible Fire]

I have the Bose quiet comfort noise canceling headphones, i'm wishing i had the bose ear buds though.
I bought mine through amazon.

 

[EveHarrington]

I have the Bose quiet comfort noise canceling headphones, i'm wishing i had the bose ear buds though.
I bought mine through amazon.

Thanks!

 

[Hopefulphoenix]

yep I researched and also bought Bose QC 25. I wanted bluetooth, but they were too expensive. I read the earbud ones werent so effective.
I bought the ones with a wire. Not that it matters coz I just need quiet.
My husband even said I look quite cool in them! ?
And thanks for that @Invisible Fire Ill carry around a triple A ready!

 

[Mach123]

I might try this. In our new smaller space, closing the door is not always good enough. Thanks.

 

[RCD_VET]

Do you find you can still carry on a conversation with someone with you? I've been hunting for something like this but still want to be able to talk with my family. The hum of a room/restaurant/etc gets my vibrating and can kill a day for me.

 

[Invisible Fire]

Do you find you can still carry on a conversation with someone with you?

Yes I can still have a conversation or watch tv with them on.

 

[shatter eyes]

I have Sony XM3 and they are great. Therapist tried them and was amazed by how the world went quiet.. she got a set for herself.

Noisy world