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@null_hypothesis @barefootrambling @niamhgarvey @autistics
Yes, the negotiation is very noticeable with the earplugs on, in fact it makes it hard speaking in turns because my own voice will drown everything else and I can't tell if someone is speaking at the same time as me.
@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd
Eh, I'm under the impression that (neurotypical) people in this country actually like to be drowned in noise. They have a weird approach to socialisation.
@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd
That's exactly what happens to me. Last night I almost ended up fighting with my partner: "Speak louder FFS" "I can't with my plugs on, this is as loud as I can get!"
Then I gave up, took the earplugs off for the next hour, enjoyed *some* conversation and eventually came home that I was very nervous.
@funbreaker @autistics @actuallyadhd
I'm going to do that very soon (I have a pair now) and report back!
@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd
My problem is *my own* voice. When I'm wearing earplugs and talk it always sounds like I'm shouting. I need something that dampens outside sounds without amplifying my own.
@randomgeek @autistics @actuallyadhd
Thanks, in fact I've just got hold of a pair of Calmer today - let's see if they work. So far I can tell that they don't dampen a lot but maybe that's enough for what I need. I'm not too hopeful though.
@qurlyjoe @autistics @actuallyadhd
But you have a very good point, I hadn't considered cheap hearing aids as an option. At this point I can go all-in on the disabled style and it would be funny to reply to people saying "so you have hearing loss?" with, "actually, I hear too much" 
Does anyone know if there's a type of earplugs that can reduce the noise without amplifying your own voice? I don't really care about sound quality for this, I just want to be able to have a conversation in a bar without freaking out at the end of the night. (I don't have many alternative places to socialise in my area that aren't super loud unfortunately.)
Any suggestions?
