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@dloos

Distractions are difficult when the problems are in your head! My vision makes it hard for me to read. I was an avid reader before Covid. Screens are easier for me because they light up, but can contribute to dizziness. I go outside when the weather is nice. I can watch tv on a big screen.
Old movies have been my friend. We added subtitles because of my hearing issues.
It is a challenge every day.

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Touche, my friend, I'm challenged with similar symptoms regarding sight and sound hypersensitivity. I love that you've been problem solving instead of just giving up. Subtitles have been helpful to me as well. My husband's mancave TV is too high def for me to watch, so my older, upstairs TV is set to a lower brightness and resolution. When certain symptoms flare, I may need to sit and watch from the side versus full frontal, or not at all. I do try and work with graded exposure as to build tolerance gently without always giving into the tantrums, but I've learned when to push a little, and when I need to give myself grace and adapt. You're right, everyday is a challenge. My symptoms span full body and I've often thought of life now as a chess match....which move will I make next. On days legs are challenged, I think, OK what isn't challenged today, maybe arms - I'll make that move. Enjoy those old movies! And by all means enjoy nature. It is a thing of beauty and never stops giving. On a recent rainy, difficult day, I looked outside and saw this....