ON. How do you handle the psychological and emotional pain

Posted by lakesofdelray @lakesofdelray, Nov 27, 2022

I tried to go to an outdoor concert with my husband and a group of friends. From the moment the music started my head started to hurt. Is there something I could do to prepare for this? We left at intermission.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Nov 27, 2022

@lakesofdelray Have you tried earplugs? Graded exposure may help by taking breaks away from the sound then trying again. Sometimes becomming exposed too quick may leave you at the point of no return. Sorry you had to leave at intermission.

lakesofdelray | @lakesofdelray | Nov 27, 2022

Thanks. My first concert. Will try the earplugs. 😁

willows | @willows | Nov 28, 2022

In reply to @lakesofdelray "Thanks. My first concert. Will try the earplugs. 😁" + (show)

There are musicians ear plugs that are fitted to your ears. You have to go to an audiology clinic and they will take an impression of your ear canals just like dentists sometimes do with your teeth. This impression will be sent somewhere and the ear plugs will, be made for you. Custom ear plugs just for you. I have a pair and love them. I know that all the musicians in the Ottawa symphony orchestra are required to wear them.