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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by hatsunearu on Monday November 21, 2022 @12:09AM (#33689031)
lofi hip hop seems to work pretty well, but there usually are three stages:

- I don't get into the groove despite the music

- Something clicks and I get into the groove

- I'm so deeply in the groove that even lofi hip hop bothers me, so I turn it off and go ham

Also I find it funny that lofi hip hop has an alternate title of "beats to relax/study to"--I used to listen to it while studying in college, but now I use it for working on personal projects or at work.

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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by sixstringtheory on Monday November 21, 2022 @12:36AM (#33689185)
The Jazz Vibes playlist on Spotify does it for me.

Really anything without lyrics. Talking has a way hijacking the attention centers in my brain.

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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by actionfromafar on Monday November 21, 2022 @05:37AM (#33691037)
If I know the lyrics super well and it's something kind of sad, it works for me.
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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by hnick on Monday November 21, 2022 @05:46AM (#33691112)
Lofi-girl helps me too, it's completely out of my traditional musical tastes but there's something in it that makes me start working. I also have to turn it off eventually though, I find I need to revert to silence after a while for some reason. And if I notice a beat or tune I've heard before, it can rip me out of concentration.
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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by Lockyy on Monday November 21, 2022 @07:51AM (#33691954)
The sudden need for silence after needing the audio is such a distinct mood. Interesting that it hits other people.

I feel like it’s related to once I hit the point where I’m really into what I’m working on.

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Re:For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets ... by hnick on Monday November 21, 2022 @05:06PM (#33698722)
Yes it's hard to say. Sometimes it's when I feel like it's a natural time for a break, but also maybe whatever it is (that the audio tickles in my brain) becomes fatigued or used up.

Either way the silence gives a great feeling of relief. I sleep with a noise generator in my room and can't really do without it (tiny noises fill me with adrenaline at night) but when I wake up and turn it off my body loves me for returning the silence.

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