“I’ve been badly beaten twice, so far, today.
I have hyperacusis. I am autistic, so my senses have always worked a bit differently from most people. I have been chronically ill for the past few years, and it seemed to have amplified some of my senses. With this combination, I’ve ended up with a disabling sound sensitivity, as well as some kind of strobe sensitivity. My loudness discomfort level has dropped below 60db.”
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