Re:Apple employee group rejects planned return to the office
by brailsafe on Sunday June 06, 2021 @07:58AM
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Turns out, I do too, so I appreciate the follow up. For me what really did it (in my most recent attempt at holding a job) was the sound of my colleagues eating at their desk.
Re:Apple employee group rejects planned return to the office
by eyelidlessness on Sunday June 06, 2021 @01:33PM
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Yup that’s a common one! For me it’s usually certain vocal ranges, and others’ subconscious habits like tapping their feet.
If I had to guess, that sounds an awful lot like hyperacusis. Which is more common in ADHD, along with auditory processing disorder and potentially even tinnitus.
This wasn’t meant as a comment saying I got a doctor’s note casually (not that I think you’re suggesting that interpretation, I’m just realizing it’s important to clarify). I got it because I was sincerely concerned about the cognitive impact going into the office as demanded would have on me and my work.
If you have a similar response to sensory stimulation, I highly recommend looking into it! I’m coming from the perspective of it being common with ADHD and ASD, which aren’t the only bases for it; if you mean headaches literally, do yourself a favor and talk to your doc about why sound or any other sensory issue might be affecting you that way.