# On work environments and noise

**URL:** <https://discourse.julialang.org/t/on-work-environments-and-noise/117481>\
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**Created:** [July 25, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/on-work-environments-and-noise/117481 "2024-07-25T16:20:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/on-work-environments-and-noise/117481/2 "2024-07-17T21:48:11Z")

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> [@Julia has ruined my work experience](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-has-ruined-my-work-experience/116556/67):
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> On misophonia, I also apparently have hyperacuity. When driving, the repetitive sound and flashing light of the dashboatd blinker for turning bothers me. The windscreen wiper bothers me. I have many barking dogs in my neighborhood that bother me while working from home

My sister also has ADHD, and some level of misophonia.

I recently encouraged her to buy some adjustable Loop earplugs: [Loop Switch 2: 3-in-1 Earplug Sound Control – Loop Earplugs America – Loop US](https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch)

She can dial in the sound reduction level she wants, helps her at work, helps her at concerts, helps her when hanging out with friends in a noisy restaurant… etc.

I might not recommend them for driving as you probably need to hear what’s going on around you, but for many tasks they can be amazing.

Please buy a better carrying case for them though. Hers opened up and she lost one of the plugs, and now needs to buy a new set.

If she really needs QUIET she’ll put on some over-the-ear industrial muffs, but the plugs are great for just everyday usage.

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