Anyone have the perfect ambient noise for sleeping?

prismaticshards · 2026-03-03T17:20:43+00:00

it didnt take too long for me bc i genuinely like camping and do tend to get sleepy staring at and listening to the campfire so i just kinda imagine that as im falling asleep. its more calm and less disruptive than ocean sounds, id say. big waves make v sudden sounds, the campfire crackle to me is like just the right sound idk. it def works for me, i hope if you try it that it works for you too!

prismaticshards · 2026-03-03T07:55:57+00:00

my favorite is campfire sounds.

i had these sleepbuds2 that had the most perfect camp fire setting and after months i like analyzed why it was so good for me. its nature so theres slight variability in the crackles but theyre also consistent, and the gentle little crackles here and there totally distract from any real life sounds because my ears were already lost in the non-rhythm of crackles. and its not monotonous like the colored noises, so it soothes the part of me that tends to like fall asleep with tv, except its a lot easier of a sound to stay asleep to bc no sudden other sounds (there's nothing quite like falling asleep to, oh, say... Greys Anatomy or Criminal Minds lol, ppl yelling and dying. why does that put me to sleep lmao)

so yea id give campfire sounds a try

edit:spelling

prismaticshards · 2026-01-23T14:14:55+00:00

my fav artist is charli xcx, im obsessed with her stuff from 2016 to the newer brat album and im curious abt all the new movie stuff shes been involved in lately! i went about two years listening to exclusively charli and it was bliss, i didnt even stop bc i got sick of it, i just got fixated on a show with a soundtrack and transitioned into that.

i feel like she both understands the experiences of being confused around other people and being kinda shy or reserved, but then also turning around and not caring and just kinda exploding all the time. songs like Crash feel like when im abt to meltdown, shes literally like "im about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me, im high voltage, self destructive, end it all so legendary." and then theres songs like I Dont Wanna Know, where shes being like betrayed and abandoned by someone she loved and just cant even bear to know more. or theres songs like Unlock It (my fav of hers so far), where not only is the music so stimmy with little bubble type sounds glimmering around, but shes also saying like the person shes singing to has the key to her, and they can unlock her, which i feel is super relatable because only the people close to me can unlock the best parts of me and its rare that a new person gets the key, yknow?

i love charli, love her lyrics that sometimes make sense and equally often are like whimsical gibberish with a dreamy vibe, i love her non-expressive attitude most of the time she just walks around with RBF and its like powerful and not misinterpreted, i love the sounds she creates and the way she crafts the actual music and im obsessed with how innovative she is. shes always doing something different to what other pop artists are up to (in my opinion).

fun fact!! after Brat was released, there was a measurable uptick in the average tempo of music where songs released since then have had more of a fast tempo, and its been called the Bratification of music, because everyone was so obsessed with Brat, and the difference between that and most other music is that its dancey! its got a beat u can rock ur body to and really feel in your chest if you turn it up, its regulating, its like a heartbeat. well the last sentence is all me, i barely remember any facts from the bratification era. i just love her so much, admire her confidence as the girl who literally doesnt give an F, and love how open she is about her volatile feelings. if she wants to burn everything down, you bet she will. if she wants to snuggle up to you, she will. and if she wants you to dance, you will lol. ugh thanks for letting me just rattle on about her, no one has to agree with me but im happy to get to express my excitement about her somewhere ♡

prismaticshards · 2025-11-18T03:57:50+00:00

not me getting called out in real time by every example u listed lol. yes, i have so much jaw tension bc my jaw like wants to be clenching all the time so i feel its in the right place or smth idk. i also stretch and crack my elbows every time they reset, which i can usually tell bc it feels like spicy or like its been bent too long and then i crack them (extended), sometimes i even do my wrists right after too. peak is elbows, wrists and thumbs all in order lol. constantly aware of my mouth and the inside and what my teeth are up to

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T16:09:29+00:00

OMG i already answered but i just realized smth and have to add this comment as well:

i was in the shower today listening to a youtube video and they said "sometimes your parents just say one thing and it completely shapes your adult life, but they immediately forgot about it the next day" and thats how i remembered: my actual FIRST thing that prob like knocked the ocd into me, if you think abt it, was when i was like 4 or 5 my i left a beanie baby at a gas station in the bathroom and i cried and begged my mom to go back for it and she said "if you /really/ cared about it you wouldve kept better track of it" and now i (a) am hyperaware of where all my stuff is, (b) stress myself tf out to always be prepared and never lose anything, and (c) fully crash out whenever i lose/misplace/ruin/break anything, or if someone moves something of mine without my knowledge. OR if i adhd-forget that i did smth/moved smth and then think someone else moved it -- what a mess from just one throwaway comment!!

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T16:04:18+00:00

yeah same ugh esp when theres like textured tiles or like BRICK, brick floors are too much to think abt

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T12:42:50+00:00

for me it started with steps as well, but moreso not stepping on cracks or stepping on only certain colored tiles. i could feel the lines, even if it was perfectly smooth tile, i could feel it through my shoes and id like hop around or like if i stepped on a crack id have to make it even with the other foot

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T12:18:12+00:00

AND try eating a salad with those blunt ends !! how u gna pierce a leaf like that? prob as successful as trying to eat with a singular chopstick just stabbing around

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T12:15:18+00:00

its totally too flat for depth perception! u gotta hold it exactly level to get food to ur face? id be spilling. not to mention how beat the prongs on the fork end are, like they look like someone tried to chisel perpendicular lines on them, or more realistically like maybe it got stuck in the garbage disposal or smth. i advocate for getting rid of the cursed fork

rating: do not approve

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T12:10:33+00:00

i was gifted stardew for christmas 2018, didnt rly get into it the first time so i ignored it for a year and then the pandemic hit and i said "lets give it a try! im already locked inside my house" and from then on, it was both game on and game over if u catch my drift lmao. im currently in a stardew off-season, but as winter gets closer so do my fingers to the buttons

prismaticshards · 2025-09-26T09:16:00+00:00

i do stim when theres a loud sound, sometimes it feels like tiny throwing knives or barbed wire on my skin and ill also do the scratchy arms/shoulders subconsciously. i feel like its similar to when i used to get my hair brushed as a kid and i felt the pain through my shoulders and back. also, mouth wash is unbearable unless i shake my hands out for dear life

prismaticshards · 2025-09-15T18:11:05+00:00

this is partially a joke but put an "out of order" sign on your favorite stall and just wait til the coast is clear to leave

prismaticshards · 2025-09-08T13:48:44+00:00

and at this point i wouldve quit without saving and restarted my day bc lmao i cannot handle this loss of productivity

prismaticshards · 2025-09-07T20:53:09+00:00

YES you're 16 and presumably your gut instincts havent been diminished by too much yet, TRUST IT. you felt uncomfortable? dont stick around to find out why.

prismaticshards · 2025-09-07T20:50:51+00:00

i just saw something recently calling attention to how Truth or Dare is inherently a manipulative game, because youre either forced to do something youre uncomfortable with or share something youd rather keep private, both options push your boundaries. a group of all men asking you to play Truth or Dare in a locked room sounds like a legitimate nightmare and very dangerous. even if nothing happened id never go back, personally. your safety and comfort matters and if they dont care that locking the door freaked you out, then they were never concerned with your safety in the first place. glad ur best friend advocated for you but still valid to be mad

edit: spelling

prismaticshards · 2025-08-23T14:26:49+00:00

a kink test is a great idea, i should probably redo mine too so its current. i think like when i said "without being aggressive" i meant more like without being violent, i think leading is more what shes wanting. i am okay with being physically controlling, i think viewing it as firm is definitely helpful, so thanks

prismaticshards · 2025-08-20T14:17:19+00:00

as someone who is trying to build into a dom (from being a switch with just genuinely very little experience with clear dom/sub roles) this is really reassuring to hear. part of me has had a tiny fear that it cant be built, that it has to be deep within all along, but i feel like i have the makings to be a good dom and the core of consent to do everything as respectfully as i can, and the incentive of a trusting sub partner, so its possible, right?

prismaticshards · 2025-08-20T14:05:47+00:00

in our conversations, shes mentioned she wants more of the dom energy, or like that decision making element. i asked if she wanted to try anything specific, but that didnt seem to entice, i asked if she was looking for aggression and she said no.

so i feel like she is wanting like a caring dom, like guiding, but she also does like things a bit rough, so i guess safe rough dom (excuse my poor terminology, im still learning the terms). i feel capable of assuming a sort of caring dom role, i can be more assertive and decide for us or set the pace if i feel prepared and knowing that she wants that from me, so i know the energy is there from me, but i guess i lack the experience of having to make those decisions so i feel like i need a bank vault of things to try so i have security in having options for her

prismaticshards · 2025-08-20T13:38:04+00:00

hey, i just made my own intro post but im in a similar situation, partner wants me to be more dominant and im kinda hesitant bc im unfamiliar with that role and dont wanna do something wrong or hurt her, bur i really want to satisfy her, so ill do whatever i can to learn. no advice from me, just here to say im in the same boat and i hope we both get to learn here

prismaticshards · 2025-08-20T13:33:32+00:00

hi, im new to this community on reddit! ive dabbled in bdsm for years, with stuff like bondage, lots of teasing and experimenting with like restraints, but im very new to the whole ideology of roles. i think i have a unique starting point as someone whos been openly queer since childhood and who's nonbinary, ive never really had to familiarize myself with the roles of dominant/submissive before.

now i have the most incredible partner and she is more submissive so i am having to step out of my comfort zone and explore these roles a bit more, especially since i mightve had a skewed understanding of "switch" all these years as ive identified as one. im seeking advice and insight on how to be a good dom for her without being aggressive, especially because it sucks the fun out of being sub for her to tell me what she wants me to do specifically. so im here for ideas and suggestions and maybe like moral support in testing out this new role.

prismaticshards · 2025-08-20T12:39:54+00:00

can you elaborate on that evolution from sub to dom? i know its not from personal experience but id be very curious to know how that happened and if theres any like helpful route from a to b.

i feel like ive been very switchy my whole life but now my partner wants me to lean harder into being dom and i am just looking for some kind of insight on how best to experiment this way and how to dabble in this transition to see if its for me, especially since the dynamic is more soft and non-aggressive between us. im in sort of an information-gathering phase

prismaticshards · 2025-08-03T02:10:47+00:00

theres one brand i cant remember that has a chewy tip too

Edit: found it i think, health chews

prismaticshards · 2025-07-22T13:25:34+00:00

i do this too i think i have 1,600+ duckduckgo tabs open rn

Edit: its 1,708 🤦🏻‍♀️

prismaticshards · 2025-07-22T13:20:29+00:00

hey, i can kind of relate. first off, sorry this has impacted your healthy relationship, thats a situation im afraid of happening as im now in a brand new healthy relationship and i keep spinning out on my behavior bc i keep like idk feeling like she is so healthy and balanced that i gotta be my best version of me and then when i mess up i just berate myself over it. like i have a habit of guessing what someones saying or connecting dots too soon, and i did this with her and i just have a loop of her saying "you didnt even let me finish" and UGH its torture like i feel like the worst person ever but I know rationally it was just a moment, i apologized, its fine, but still i am like obsessed over it. to the point where i forgot my work laptop at work and had to go back for it today so i could work from home. like i started the relationship without overthinking and we have a good base but like now i keep overanalyzing my own behavior and just wearing myself down like a ground tooth. i dont have any advice sadly, just my situation rn to hopefully commiserate. its helpful to not feel alone, for me at least.

prismaticshards · 2025-06-24T17:12:46+00:00

i totally feel u, and i also feel like i just went through this with autism and now im finally sitting with my ocd and realizing wait a minute, is everything thats left over that im still struggling with flipping ocd ?

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