This happened to me, and 6 months later I was diagnosed with ADHD. Thought I was going deaf but audiologist said my hearing was perfect. You would think in that scenario an audiologist should be suggesting you consider being tested for possible neurodivergence.

Thanks for sharing this because I feel this too - and wonder if the meds are doing anything, but at least doing basic tasks don't feel like swimming through tar anymore

At a broader level this should also apply to disability accommodations, however I've recently experienced the latter with support options not really being fit for purpose. Many organisations unfortunately only offer the bare minimum to meet obligations.

For some people the Loop might be ok, but I've read quite a lot of people online who didn't like them for the same reason as me, so I guess it's just something to be aware of if you think that would be an issue for you

It was the OG however the difference between Loop and Flare is that the Loop fills your ear canal like a regular ear plug so when you talk it feels like you are taking under water, but Flare is a tube that makes your canal narrower so you can still hear yourself talk normally.

I tried the engage and found they blocked the sound of my own voice too much and made talking with them in awkward and uncomfortable. I find Flare Calmer better for reducing some noise but not completely blocking the ear canals so talking feels quite natural.

Great, thank you!

and to add, I don't mind paying for a premium version if it works well

If you don't mind me asking, which do you think is the best password manager? I use a combo of Android phone and Mac laptop. Have been using Keeper for while but its driving me insane and would really a solution that doesn't have me swearing at my phone whenever I need to login to something

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