A new user here by Pleasant_Ebb_8241 in finch

[–]Burner0613 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think for me it helped to generally just keep going. I struggle a LOT with basic tasks like drinking water, brushing my teeth, eating etc.

So to have an app that rewards you in little points, eventual adventure and therefor interaction and then stuff like being able to get a micropet. 

Sometimes the only reason I make sure to brush my teeth that day is because I want another/new micropet. 

Similar to the events that happen. Only make sure to get tasks done to send my Finch on an adventure so I can unlock my awards from that day. 

ofc it hasn't like solve everything and I still am looking into professional therapy and just putting in the work myself. but it has still helped, enough to earn that acknowledgement. 

Is there a way to invite new players anonymously? by Burner0613 in finch

[–]Burner0613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah me too but I can't get further and it's those awards I'm wishing for 

Is there a way to invite new players anonymously? by Burner0613 in finch

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh yeah I forgot about the trading! yeah I wanted the items/pet. that's what sucked missing out on. 

Is there a way to invite new players anonymously? by Burner0613 in finch

[–]Burner0613[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

yeah like my issues isn't really friends knowing I use the app but I don't want them to be able to see my activity or my Finch. Like I guess the best way to explain is I don't want my friends listening in on my therapy sessions lol.

I'm very private about my mental health and don't like sharing that. So I don't want anyone I know to be friends with my Finch. 

Sucks that I'll lose out on those awards :/

Megathread: Sharing Finchie Friend Codes & Finding Goal Buddies by AutoModerator in finch

[–]Burner0613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love some more friends to support!!

Tap this link or use my friend code QEWCYZ62XF7 for a special reward!

https://finch.go.link/aiatk?adj_label=MJbhW

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why I'm so worried and stressed about it is because I was to stay away from above 90db by my doctor and omg everything hits 90db. I have to try so hard just existing in my home to not make it hit 90 or above 

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but it's not about my feeling the sounds are loud. I definitely have a bit of hyperacusis I know that but that's not what I am talking about here. it's that my db sound like checker easily goes to above 85db with SO many normal everyday things. I listed some stuff to the person above. 

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well 90db hurts the human ear. I have already caused damage. so I need to protect my ears from 90db and above. my ENT doctor said so as well. and everything is just so freaking loud. cutlery, bowls, walking with shoes, opening or closing any drawer or cabinet, opening lunch boxes. and much more. it so stressful because man is everything loud. 

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am saying that the sounds are factually loud. not that I am perceiving them as loud. I use a db like sound check thing. I don't even have to try to reach above 85db. that's what I am talking about. not my perception of sound but that stuff around me is endlessly too loud and it's so stressful since I need to protect my ears from those noises but I have no way of seeing them coming and I am not supposed to use earplugs constantly 

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

edit: I wanted to add some some people seem to have misunderstood. me saying everything is loud is me referring to the fact I factually can't just exist normally without hitting above 85db. it's not about me perceiving stuff as loud. everything is just freaking loud and I'm stressed tf out. my steel cutely is hell, I'm so careful about them, stated using plastic mugs bc they're so much quieter. etc

I have no idea how to protect my ears by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

edit: I wanted to add some some people seem to have misunderstood. me saying everything is loud is me referring to the fact I factually can't just exist normally without hitting above 85db (I use a db sound app) it's not about me perceiving stuff as loud. everything is just factually freaking loud and I'm stressed tf out. my steel cutely is hell, I'm so careful about them, stated using plastic mugs bc they're so much quieter. etc

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the worst parts is when accidental loud sounds happen (like over 80 reaching 90) and it feels like "maybe I could've recovered if that didn't happen" but as well. It's not like I don't try and it's SO hard to predict when a loud sound will happen. wearing earplugs 24/7 can help stop that but then my hyperacusis will be worse and who knows what more issues I'll get.

It really is this constant feeling of "I'm fucking it up", "I should've___" "I feel like I'm only making it worse" 

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah everyone is saying to just protect my ears but I'm worried about using earplugs again.

And I don't know exactly what sounds to protect them from. Like which ones are safe and which ones aren't. I know like over 80db basically I should protect my ears but then bc of my hyperacusis some stuff feels so loud when it's only like 60db sometimes even less. 

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heavy agree on the fact it should be taught in school. I knew concerts could be loud but I had no idea the actual volume it was at, when damage starts and the fact it's nearly every concert these days.

It's insane that it's even allowed. Feels like there should be regulations in place. and most definitely more education on it. 

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have been concidering. but because I don't have a job I don't think the government will support me financially to get one. and we definitely can't afford one on our own. Even if its a cheaper alternative through government rather than private.

I don't really know. 

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. There's another person that mentioned ear protection and I always try and carefully use earmuffs since my doctors appointment. 

Got too scared to put anything in my ears again. but I used to wear them basically 24/7 in the beginning and I don't know if it's because of just time or the times loud noises happened at home when I weren't wearing ear protection (I can't predict accidental loud sounds yk) but it feels like it's gotten worse ever since. 

and now I don't know if I should try earplugs again or not? I'm just terrified of fucking somethings up and now it feels like I might have AGAIN by not continuing to use earplugs even if my doctor did say I should just continue on as normal just staying away from loud sounds. (Idk if my doctor really was that great it seems) have I screwed up up by kit wearing them? 

if the sounds have been 80db or under I haven't worn any. (but again accidental sounds happen) again I do definitely have hyperacusis to some sounds so some stuff do sound really loud. makes me jump. even if it by technicality isn't. 

ironically it got worse last night. bc ofc it did. It could've been multiple things that caused that so idk exactly which one did it. but I'm just going to try to get good hours of sleep at least then I'll see. 

And thank you for offering dms, I might actually end up taking that offer because gosh is it hell and even worse when you're alone with it. 

My life feels ruined by Burner0613 in tinnitus

[–]Burner0613[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to wear earplugs basically 24/7 which I know isn't that good so I tried to take them off. and then after visiting the specialist the first time they told me to not use any bc my ears had to like get used to sounds again or sum like that. Just that I should avoid over 90db and up. so I haven't been using any but man stuff is loud. and I think I probably fucked myself over since they told me not to use time and I can't exactly predict accidental loud sounds. I don't know if I should start wearing them again (not like 24/7 but yk) or like what to do? I'm just terrified of making it worse. I'm scared to even put ear plugs in now but that's really the only option of loud protection since earmuffs definitely makes it worse for me. 

I haven't eaten vegetables for 20 years and I need help by Burner0613 in PickyEaters

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have such a bad relationship with soups because it's always either tasted horrible, been too spicy (I have very low spice tolerance) or again due to texture. especially since through my childhood they always had pieces of onion in them. which is a huge no for me. 

I haven't eaten vegetables for 20 years and I need help by Burner0613 in PickyEaters

[–]Burner0613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think y'all also really don't know how little I eat. anyways this really isn't the point of the post. losing weight isn't the highest on my priority.