There’s a supermarket nearby that has a ‘quiet hour’ every day, mostly aimed at neurodivergent customers. I try to go at that time, it’s a much less stressful experience.

It’sreally good that you are seeing a therapist. I think it’s better to have professional help whenever possible.

Hope things get better.

I zoomed to read the package bc I like when they use parody brand names. “Swodnoc”.

This wasn’t my case, my parents were very well adjusted for the most part but it did happen to a former partner. It was usually accompanied by a deep silence and denial. Hope it gradually gets more normalized to at least talk about it; even if therapeutic alternatives may not be available, having support from friends and family is a huge improvement.

I’ll check out Noice, thank you for the recommendation! Not a big fan of rain sounds due to bad experiences, but certainly other white noise, and “ADHD” Playlists with no lyrics are really helpful for concentration sometimes.

Same, I don’t understand how others can do it, I’ve tried forcing myself but no luck. I work in silence most of the time.

Then = 2 hours later.

Ganon looks so much like Roy, whom I rescued years ago, but had to rehome. I’m sorry for your loss.

If you use it frequently, and have money to spare for that (after maybe considering other projects that may better align with you personally), yes.

I donate a small amount every year. Before now, I had not given much thought about its internal politics or whether they really need it to stay afloat (my contribution is too small to make a difference anyway).

To me, it’s more of a way of being thankful for having ad-free content with a good enough material.