Sounds that bother other H people don't. Dishes, for example, are not a bother. But speaker sounds. Phone, TV, computer, anything artificial provoke my pain.
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I can't use a sound machine because it uses a speaker and that is triggering for my pain.
I've been trying. I tried watching a movie with my SO last night. I pushed myself and could only make it half way through. Afterwards I was in so much pain I feel setback again.
It's not a great feeling to try these suggestions and feel worse off for it. It is really, really discouraging.
I can only speak for myself and indeed everyone else can only do that too. You are helpful but there is no guarantee others will respond to gradual reintroduction like you.
We simply do not have the same body.