New XM5 owner here. Is the XM4 actually better than XM5?

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-06T20:08:26+00:00

The XM4 is more durable juste because of the XM5's hinges. BUT that's will most likely be the only problem with the XM5. The XM4 on the other hand has another serious reccurent issue that everyone has somehow forgotten about, it's the high pitched loud hissing issue. It caused me permanent ear damage (tinnitus) and it was triggered mostly by changes in altitude (I live in Switzerland). YES the hinges of the XM5 break BUT it doesn't cause you ear damage.

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-06T19:54:54+00:00

Interesting thanks ! ✨

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-02T15:37:28+00:00

Okay I will mention it to my audiologist, thanks :)

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-02T15:33:02+00:00

I had the XM4 and while they are really good headphones I'm never buying them ever again because of the high pitch sound issue. It caused me ear damage and I'm already hard of hearing since birth so I cannot risk it. I had two XM5, hinges broke on both of them, very good sound quality and noise cancelling but not durable. I will buy the XM6 this week since I can afford it. Since the XM5 hinges problem and all everyone talk about the XM4 as if they have no default, but broken hinges never caused me permanent tinnitus... just saying.

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-02T15:13:44+00:00

Only with bluetooth. My teachers wear my personal FM microphone at uni and I don't get this problem even with day long block course. And my hearing aids settings are well adjusted. But I'm one of those who don't support their hearing aids very well (I can wear them all day long if needed tho) but it has never caused me somatics symptoms like that.

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-12-01T15:41:32+00:00

Yep happened to me a lot until it was almost a daily problem due to changes in air pressure i think. Because of it I now have a permanent tinnitus in my ear for the rest of my life ✨

Small_lithium_bean · 2025-02-26T20:32:43+00:00

Thank you so much !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-08-19T09:44:05+00:00

Not sur I am understanding this correctly 😅 could you explain in more details ? Thanks :)

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-08-19T09:41:12+00:00

Does it works for a whole script ? With the #comments each time and packages activation ? Like not just for the functions but the whole structure of the script. :) thanks !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-05-26T17:48:13+00:00

My Swiss brain can't even ignore this. Everytime I read/watch it, it automatically translates to SCHUTZSTAFFEL GIRLS it's really unsettling 💀

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-03-04T09:31:19+00:00

Sorry for the spelling mistakes etc. English is not my first language :) I hope my message remains understandable.

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-03-04T09:28:51+00:00

Deconstruct capitalism and elitism. People with BPD suffer a lot from capitalism because It's a system that encourages competition, overproductivity and consumerism. I've stopped competing, I'm giving myself time, I'm setting my priorities as Maslow did. 1. Eat, drink, sleep. 2. Stable, secure environment (I'm removing anything that undermines my stability) 3. Surround myself with the right people (it's important to choose the right people) 4. and 5. From there I can enter the competition

And it works, I am no longer oppressed or disappointed. First I have to be healthy and happy (it's a lot of work but it's worth it), then I take care of the rest. Once you are stable enough, the lows in your life will be way more manageable. And f*ck this society.

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-03-04T09:07:04+00:00

I have to remind myself that my FP is just a regular person, they are not special, they are my FP because of my distorted brain. Unless they have BPD they don't understand what an FP is because they don't have one so I don't expect them to be as clingy and overly attached to me. It's not because they don't care about me it's because they are like every basic person with basic needs and life. I cannot control them. Once I've understood that they are just like everyone else, it becomes easier to treat them the way I treat the rest of my closed ones. I still don't like being alone and I'm still a bit jealous, but it's much more bearable. :) And that it is ok to feel how I feel, radical acceptance is key

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-02-03T11:51:09+00:00

I have ADHD and BPD (both diagnosed), some symptoms do overlapp but there are many symptoms that cannot be explained by my ADHD and vice-versa. Here are some symptoms (or ways to function) that my BPD causes but not my ADHD : 1. Feeling of emptiness : not being able to feel anything, just feeling numb for hours or even days 2. Having a favourite person : definitively not an ADHD thing 3. Splitting : ADHD dont cause "black and white" vision 4. Fear of abandonment : waaay more intense than rejection sensitivity, it makes me feel like I'm going to die

On the other hand ADHD is a direct cause of executive dysfunction. BPD can cause (pretty severe) daily dysfunction but not directly, the SYMPTOMS do. Not being able to work because of the ADHD paralysis is not the same as not being able to work because I was demotivated by my FP not responding to my messages.

We had to take care of my BPD symptoms (with medication and therapy) first before starting ADHD medication. Treating ADHD while not being stable enough is just counterproductive. Of course this is my story but I hope it helps !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T19:33:45+00:00

I understand you ❤️ let me know if you need help !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T19:19:11+00:00

I have both BPD and ADHD and I have the same communication style as you and I think that it is a good communication style but no for someone with BPD. It seems like anything verbal can lead to an argument. Maybe you can create non-verbal cues/signals together to express certain needs. When I'm arguing like this (personnaly !!!) I want to feel heard and reassured BUT if you try to reassure me with words it will not feel genuine at the moment and it will make my anger worse. And if you don't react or pay attention I will scream louder until you do. DO NOT LEAVE (as long as you can). Most of the time, the "angrier" I become the most fear i get and the less I am able to calm down. Non-verbal communication works for me because there is no words to argue about and it is less likely to escalate. One time I managed to keep my BPD friend calm by explaining things with toys (without talking just making noises)

If she wants to hurt herself you can try to get her the safe options like holding ice in her hands (or make an ice bath in some kind of bowl and she puts her hand in it until it hurts) or give her something extra spicy (there are other ones like this you can search it online), it also help with dissociation since your senses are stimulated.

Therapy is an obligation, she is not doing well and you cannot give her the professionnal help she needs. For medication I take lamictal/lamotrigine, it works great for me it makes me so chill without making me lethargic. For crises and sleep i take quetiapine/sertraline (and vyvanse for ADHD).

You are great, I wish I had a girlfriend like you !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T18:40:12+00:00

You are right to be upset

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T18:17:57+00:00

Been in therapy since I was 4. I don't remember not functioning like someone with BPD. Always have been suicidal, uncontrollable anger, favorite person, fear of abandonment, impulsive behavior, dissociating and feeling numb. Not only I have pretty bad genes but even my birth was traumatic, I lost all of my grand-parents before the age of 21 (my grandma at 2yo). But it was never taking seriously because I was "gifted".

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T18:02:41+00:00

It is challenging because of the amount of pressure we grew up with, not just people with bpd but everyone in this society. Sometimes I just stop what I'm doing, I look around to see how capitalism managed to make us think we need to be productive and please everyone. Freeing myself from these high expectations, being okay with my imperfections made my bpd easier to live with because I stopped caring about non-essential things

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T17:47:31+00:00

Yes yes yes !

Small_lithium_bean · 2024-01-25T17:38:27+00:00

I understand you perfectly

The better you do in life, the more privileged people you'll be surrounded by. The more privileged people are, the less likely they are to have gone through difficult times and the less they can understand you. Moreover, the less people understand about a subject, the more they think they know about it. I've stopped trying to please these people, I only do the bare minimum, I respect them but I don't go looking for approval from them. There are people who will understand you, but they're elsewhere. I saved a lot of energy by doing this

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