How hearing aids changed my life

[@connorbutters8479]

"fast paced, dynamic work environment" *Shows footage of Helldivers 2* This is in fact accurate to working a full time job as an autistic person.

[@nayhem]

"💥💥 SWEET LIBERTY, MY EARS!"

[@a_lilian]

Computerized voice, computerized hearing - what's next?! I'm so glad I was finally able to finish this video! I got pretty far into an earlier version and then had to scrap it and try again, so it was pretty grueling ;-; But in the end, I'm really happy with how this turned out.

[@poilikijuhi]

computarized sight sounds like the next logical step

[@shiftsky7130]

robo_lilian 2077

[@poilikijuhi]

@@shiftsky7130 absolutely hahahaha

[@sophiaponte1634]

you should do a video about your pink-tinted glasses experience next! (only if you want to of course) this video helped me a lot and im planning on looking into hearing aids now. i cant thank you enough!

[@MimiHitchcock]

I love the voice! I can still associate it with this channel, so it's just a familiar voice to me in a way

[@Noodlesoup1819]

i had no clue hearing aids could be used for auditory processing. this is so cool. thanks for sharing

[@psychotophatcat]

Newer models with white noise options can also help with tinnitus! I have hearing loss, auditory processing issues, AND tinnitus (just lucky I guess 😐). The white noise generating option within modern hearing aids almost negated the tinnitus ringing. Without that noise, and with the additional amplification of sounds I'm actually supposed to hear, the processing issues were so much easier to overcome! Now after that life-changing trial run, I just have to save up to buy them... 💸

[@KnowledgePerformance7]

Woahhh that's amazing! I have mild tinnitus and it absolutely drives me mad when I can hear it. Super cool that hearing aids can assist with that.

[@jacksiegfried5830]

Friends of mine with autism often hear the minute details neurotypical brains usually filter out (eg. Electrical stuff), so it makes so much sense why that could cause an overload. EQ’ing your own hearing to relieve that issue is nothing short of magical! It reminds me of a friend who has a really “weird” custom eq on her headphones, but in reality it’s correcting for her hearing loss so it sounds “normal.”

[@a_lilian]

“EQ’ing your own hearing” is such a perfect way to describe the concept. I’m definitely going to use that in the future! Like when I watch the audiologist program my hearing aids, they’re literally inputting an amplification curve across the frequency spectrum.

[@virtualv0id]

"if there is something you need help with, please do not think it means you are dumb" god i needed to hear this bc even with being diagnosed, telling other disabled people the same kind of thing, i still beat myself up over not knowing things and making mistakes all the time

[@matsuri6945]

I can relate strongly with this problem, I just hate myself even from such a small mistake.

[@sarahvys]

Your situation is oddly relatable for me, and I say oddly because I can hear fine, my problem is in my voice. I have a vocal problem which makes it hard for others to understand me. I can't talk loudly or scream, I'm physically incapable of doing that, and the loudest I can talk is still pretty quiet for most people. In any noisy place, it's nearly impossible to understand me. If I'm in a group of people, they easily talk over me constantly and it discourages me from interacting, it makes jobs and friendships harder.

[@Tiwill]

Ahh, for me I think it's a bit of both, but I think the voice thing has felt more crippling. It's like, I just don't have the decibels to compete... it makes me feel small and frail, but also, it makes it so that in order for me to get a word in, everyone else has to stop talking or they won't hear me. Which is incredibly awkward and I hate having the spotlight on me, so I just don't talk, generally... which only exacerbates the problem I suppose, since I never train my speech, but at this point I don't mind. It always amazes me how naturally loud most people are though... like their default, neutral voice is louder than I can comfortably scream. It's pretty wild.

[@tinymakeschaos]

Have you heard about voice amplifiers? They're exactly what it sounds like, a disability aid that picks up and amplifies your voice.

[@sarahvys]

@@tinymakeschaosAn interesting idea, but I feel people would think I'm weird walking around with a little microphone and speaker :( I've never seen anybody using one

[@tinymakeschaos]

@@sarahvys I've seen smaller more compact versions, too, some of them look more like a strange collar than outright a mic+speaker. But also, while I've found people very often think I'm weird using a tablet and small speaker to speak, I also found that most people both think I'm weird *and* don't really mind that. Once past the initial moments of "huh???" when first interacting most people are chill. My AAC device is a text to speech voice reading what I write, and yes it's odd but no most people aren't bothered. I've even found a lot of people relieved to have an easier time understanding me. And after a while, I've come to think like, if someone can't get past me communicating a little strangely, do I really want to be their friend anyway?

[@sarahvys]

@@tinymakeschaosYou've made very good points! To be fair, people already find me weird af and I already look really weird anyway, I guess it wouldn't change much in that aspect lol, it's more my fear of standing out that impedes me, but I'll definitely look into it, even if I don't use it always, but it could be really nice for specific situations like crowded places Thank you very much! :D

[@stckNsde]

''*gestures neurodivergently*'' 💜👏You are awesome to watch ngl👏

[@femboyorganist]

That moment just made my day!

[@Bluecho4]

I'm going to employ "Gestures Neurodivergently" in my daily life from now on.

[@ericraululyeetusdelyeetus5028]

🤨 how'd you do that?

[@p3xo]

im sorry i have nothing against you but “gestures neurodivergently” is the corniest phrase i’ve ever heard 😭😭

[@duplicate8297]

I am actually totally the same way with song lyrics. People sing about really weird and boring stuff sometimes... I like to think of it as me customizing the songs to fit me better, lol. Also, it's really impressive that you're working in a hospital! I'm not on the spectrum but I'm a student nurse right now and the noise is really a lot to handle.

[@MrKasenom]

isnt the song thing normal? I've always struggled to understand song lyrics

[@GraveUypo]

yeah 90% of lyrics are awful.

[@franciscojungklaus9673]

This video made me cry. I can relate almost entirely with EVERYTHING you said about Auditory Processing Disorder, my hearing is also not impaired in the way that i cant hear certain frequencies (in fact its probably BETTER than average in this cenario) but in the way that i achieve the level of hearing equivalent at a crowded place of an old sack of potatoes. Im happy to see someone else has felt basically the same way i have for so many years because for a long time i was completely oblivious that having that kind of hearing wasnt normal. I never considered getting hearing aids because i thought they just boosted the volume and thats basically a one way ticket to overstimulation for me so it was a no go. But this video absolutely OPENED my eyes, i feel like i would benefit SO MUCH from getting hearing aids just like you, thank you, and i mean THANK YOU for sharing your experiences, im sure you have already helped a ton of people on other videos but this is an absolute game changer

[@cairn229]

I dont have autism but I do have anxiety and some sensory issues. Its really nice hearing someone talk about these things even if i dont fully relate to them. Wish you the best

[@TomNCatz]

You are legitimately the only person I've ever heard talk about this in a clear and concise manner. I have described this issue to several people over the years and they always either told me to get my ears checked(results on my hearing all come back fine) or acted like I was an idiot. Even just using the method of repeating back the instructions to people to make sure you heard them correctly often gets me treated weirdly. I've never thought of trying hearing aids, since I thought they simply amplified sound in general, not focusing in on the vocal range, but that makes a lot of sense and I might have to look into that for when I'm in public.

[@thanksomuch1557]

You're amazing at explaining concepts that are pretty confusing for people who don't have first hand experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@thanksomuch1557]

the visual aid at 4:16 is especially great!

[@Cecilia-ky3uw]

I actually liked the impressionist painting one better.

[@MxSae]

I also have Auditory Processing Disorder and I’ve never known how to describe it but you’ve described it so well in this video. Will definitely be saving this

[@Cecilia-ky3uw]

While I don't like to be bubble popping, remember to avoid projecting others' experiences on yourself, I'm just basically saying, 'avoid presumptions on self diagnoses and don't trust them too much'.

[@arthwix6085]

"Comforting" is one the best ways I can describe your youtube channel. Thank you for your videos! Awesome channel that deserves to get more visibility!

[@Feroce]

Worth noting; brains work in funny ways when it comes to hearing and repetition. If you misheard someone and they repeat themselves with the same cadence and tone, you will continue to not understand them regardless of if you're neurodivergent or neurotypical and regardless of how many times they repeat themselves. The brain just hears the first version and will only ever play that back instead of trying to reinterpret the sounds. After I learned of this weirdness I've made a note to change up the way I speak when someone asks me to repeat myself.

[@a_lilian]

That's really clever! And it definitely matches my experiences. I wonder if I can come up with a tidy way to ask people to repeat themselves *differently* in a way that doesn't make them cranky.

[@GraveUypo]

@@a_lilian sorry, could you rephrase that?

[@orangepine8673]

It's really interesting to hear about the experiences of neurodivergent adults. Information on these kinds of issues is basically always centered on children and assistance for parents.

[@valentinewhite9298]

i've been struggling alot recently with my disabilities making my life more and more difficult, including the audio processing issues but also other things. hearing about you finding something that helps, and the whole "if you need help/have a disablity that's not your fault and doesn't mean you're dumb" made me cry

[@coconutbirb]

something about the way you use graphics in your videos makes it easier for my neurodivergent brain to process what you're saying. like i don't have to rewind and listen to parts of the video again to comprehend everything, even though there's stuff on the screen while you're talking. don't know why that is, but just wanted to say thank you lilian ^^

[@a_lilian]

Aw, I'm so glad to hear that! I do really try to make the visuals support the core ideas so I'm really happy to hear it's working for you :D

[@zeldaking13]

I ACTUALLY GET IT!!! I have the same problem, though not on the same level. I'm glad you've found something that works

[@thedarkvoid1565]

you have literally just described things that I've had to deal with my entire life; the difficulty understanding what people are saying in a noisy environment, not understanding lyrics unless I look them up, everything. I've always wondered if hearing aids could help with that, but I always thought it was impossible until you explained how they work. I'll definitely look into this when I'm old enough to register for some myself, I can't thank you enough for making this video.

[@havenburley2606]

i love your videos so much! they're always so engaging, and I feel really grateful for you sharing your experiences- while I don't always struggle in the exact same ways, knowing that challenges can be overcome in creative ways like this makes me want to try and do something about my neurodivergent struggles instead of just trying to survive with them

[@a_lilian]

Oh, that’s so lovely to hear. It can be a tough path trying to improve things, but it’s worth it in the end. Just remember that you deserve to be happy just as much as anyone else!

[@Cecilia-ky3uw]

I always appreciate hearing your experiences, it's art in the sense you get to feel, or at least give a take on the way you feel, ie, in the same way you turn the real into fuzzy, I turn your description of it into a fuzzy thought to get an idea, although it's more often not an emotion and instead more like deciphering a mathematical concept and getting the idea behind it. I always like listening to you and enjoy it as an exercise in mentally comprehending things and your descriptions are wonderfully concise and novel-like.

[@a_lilian]

When you really sit down to think about it like that, it’s truly a miraculous thing to be able to get an idea from one interior mind to another. I like to think of my videos as little messages in bottles I’m sending off into the world.

[@Cecilia-ky3uw]

@@a_lilian I can understand the amazement- I was baffled quite a bit back then when I try to explain something to others until I was reminded how my brain often fails to follow when people try to explain too much to me, since we each start off with something when we explain while the other is much less prepared to form the images in their head.

[@willo_wisp3798]

your videos are such an inspiration lilian. thank you for talking about everything that helps you navigate the world with your disabilities. they're such a boon for people like me that really struggle with things like understanding basic conversation and trying not to cry when the sensation feels bad

[@PikeTusk]

oml I have the same thing with hearing and I say "huh" or "What" a lot when talking and the over stimulation when in a group just makes me shut down. I don't think hearing aids would be right for me but just hearing that someone else has the same thing just feels somewhat relieving in a weird way. I am so glad that you found a solution and your content is really enjoyable

[@bubbie2982]

I love these videos bc they’re really wholesome and it is very touching to hear about someone who can live their best life

[@tabbycat9692]

I don't (to my knowledge) have hearing problems, but I can totally relate to that glasses analogy. When I first got mine, I walked out of my optometrist's building, looked down, and said to my mom, "Wow! I can see the individual blades of grass!"

[@a_lilian]

For me it was when they do the whole “is one better or two better?” thing with that big contraption full of lenses in front of your face. Like they slide a lens in front of you and suddenly you’re like … wait. THIS is how people see?!

[@Bilge_fanclub]

Your content is like a little break from the stress and all the slop that is on youtube they are always so meaningful and can always hold my attention even with my adhd brain cheers lillain and have a fantastic day!

[@BeaSpecific]

I can’t wait to be able to get hearing aids

[@TheOrigamiPiano]

I was never able to pin it down until I watched your video, but I've had a very similar experience when trying to listen to people in noisy environments. I can hear them if I focus really hard, but then I have to process every bit of audio information in order to sift out their words, and that's often overstimulating. I think I'm actually going to talk to a doctor about this once I get the chance. Thanks for the great video!

[@astrxxxx]

oh my god every video you put out is like. perfectly translating things ive experienced into thoughts i can understand?? like every video is a spiritual awakening!! LIKE. WHOA? IM NOT STUPID. other people struggle with this too! i really thank you for putting this stuff out. it helps me, personally, out a lot with understanding myself on a level i haven't before.

[@cloudburst1182]

OH MY GOODNESS finally someone talking about APD!!!! i have APD and was diagnosed about a year ago! it's so so nice to see someone talking about it!!

[@Someoneisntthere]

I watched this video when it first came out and started researching hearing aids for myself. Now I have hearing aids and they have made such a difference and I would of not found them without this video! Thank you so much for sharing your experience

[@themelon_1785]

I just watched the video and I feel stupid for knowing what hearing aids were for years, but never getting them I thought they were for almost deaf people, now fk i needa get one of them as soon as possible

[@moss.opossum]

This video may actually inspire me to request an audiologist referral. I've struggled so badly with auditory processing my entire life and assumed there was just nothing I could do; I had absolutely no idea that it was possible to use hearing aids for auditory processing. Your description of your first day with your hearing aids made me tear up. Thank you for making this video!

[@fireisgood8959]

Great video! I appreciate the mention of destigmatizing hearing loss. As a completely unrelated note, Obsidian mentioned! I would recognize that external link icon anywhere! I assume that's the Minimal theme or something else with the rounded image corners and lack of underline on the external link, but that's the Funny Brain Syndrome staring at pixels.

[@a_lilian]

Caught red handed! It’s the Mado Miniflow theme with the FOT-Rodin Pro UB font of Animal Crossing fame.

[@NikkiRedRoses]

I’m also ND and was diagnosed with APD as an adult. This video educated me on low-gain hearing aids at 39. I’m in trials now! TY!!!❤️

[@Mitsunee_]

I don't understand the lyrics in most music I listen to, but I've learned to accept vocals as just another instrument making the noises I like to listen to when understimulated or to create a certain atmosphere that allows me to work :3

[@Jessie-Loser]

I really appreciate this video! I have the same issues and I got hearing aids last year and it really is life changing. I never realized how much I used context clues like body language and facial expressions to make sure I understand. I also do a ton of lip reading and I also repeat things back to people as well! This is the first time I've ever heard anyone discuss this side of hearing issues. I got a lot of people getting mad at me when I was younger for asking them to repeat themselves because I couldn't interpret their words. I really appreciate you discussing it and opening up this topic for people to discuss

[@ruubelegant]

Idk how to put my thoughts into words besides saying "this is great." You do a great job sharing your experiences in a relatable way.

[@addywolf8559]

These two videos you've made about the things you've gotten for yourself have changed the way I look at myself and my own day to day life. You've opened my eyes, and I've taken my own steps to make things more comfortable for myself. It's been a life saver, thank you Lilian!

[@Mr.man712]

You are so incredibly wholesome and awesome at explaining things, its very interesting watching you talk about these subjects!

[@Illunima]

Love your vids! Just, really nice presentation and topics, I feel like I'm learning a side of life I've never considered before... and also comparing with my own experiences! Feels nice

[@AnimatedDisc]

I wish nothing but the best for you. You're awesome and I hope you keep doing what you want, both in person and online

[@39822]

you continue to make relatable content on issues that i have never been able to really put to words and it is almost painful how relatable it is thank you

[@erickfabian8822]

It's great that you've found so many little things to help you and that you can relay on when the world just becomes to oppressive and overwhelming for you! And it's even better that you have the opportunity to share it with people that might get some good use out of them as well! This is a great deal for many people and you are doing great work by sharing your experiences! Great video as always! Very enjoyable! Have a great day, keep up the good job and always shoot for the stars!

[@ZevilDog]

When you showed the Charlie Maekery drawing on screen, I had to pause the video and find book that my dad gave me afew years ago. Now i feel guilty that i never read the book because it was my dad trying to connect to me back then, even if i was standoffish. I should read it, and give him one of my favorate books the next time I see him.

[@riinkun8775]

Damn, I've got audio processing disorder myself and the way you've described it is something I really resonate with in my day-to-day as well! Dyslexia but for speech is such an accurate way to describe it. The amount of times I've had to ask people to repeat what they were saying because it all jumbles up on the way in is astronomical XD, and thankfully once people I'm close with realised it was an issue they've been much kinder about it. I never really considered that hearing aids can be used for this level of adjustments so that's awesome as well! I'm really glad that it's something that helped you out so much.

[@starhawking]

I am so incredibly excited by this! I've always struggled with auditory processing issues, but I assumed hearing aids wouldn't be worth it because my hearing is otherwise pretty good too. I am SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED to look into this more 😭😭😭

[@unrealization6478]

I have audio processing issues pretty much like what you described, with the crowds and the lyrics and filling in what people are saying from context, and misophonia too. Though mine is more like instead of hearing word-sounds I hear a bunch of really overspecific micro sounds which makes it relatively easy for me to copy accents but understanding what people are saying requires me to sit there making a loadingscreen face reconstructing the word they meant from the very specific noises they made a lot of the time. It is frustrating to have to ask people to repeat themselves for the fourth time in a row and it feels bad when people give up on communicating with me. Maybe I should get hearing aids! I didn't know this was an option that could help me at all, and learning makes me happy that this problem is an established thing that people have as much trouble with as I do and I can seek care if I need it. Thank you.

[@YourLocalShadow]

I have never heard someone say every single issue i have had with talking and understanding people and media. People get so mad at me for not hearing them sometimes

[@NonJohns]

I like watching your videos because the volume is mixed in such a way thats very pleasing

[@LadyTink]

Love this video. I talk with elderly people all day, and yea the stigma they face, and the shame the sometimes seem to have about their hearing breaks my heart. Glad your experience, and need for them, has a positive impact on some of your patients as well as yourself :)

[@Macca_ALBrN]

As an aspie myself, this is so comforting to hear ❤ ily lilian

[@RainbowGin]

Your video editing and composition are really well done and all of the little bits of humor really bring it all together!

[@Xeare204]

It also doesn't help that sometimes people will put posts up on the internet being what they [ think ] the lyrics are, and be way off the actual official lyrics, so you'll get wrong words floating in your head that never even existed in the first place because of that [ one guy ] on the internet.

[@CouldYouYesnt]

All of your videos hit hard and I should see about hearing aids too, listening to people speak is like an auditory captcha and it makes me curl up and perish Also that "*gestures neurodivergently*" bit REALLY HITS CLOSE TO HOME

[@a_lilian]

Pfhahaha, an auditory captcha! That hits the nail on the head so perfectly.

[@monkey8600]

I 100% resonate with this video about being unable to decipher what another person is trying to say and just shutting down at the end. I genuinely can see how hearing aids can help me overcome this issue, but I always end up thinking I'm playing it up. Why can't I just tough it out and act like a normal person or If I'm simply doing this to get attention. It always feels like I'm already asking way too much to be understood or helped.

[@anikanamisu2456]

Thank you so, so much for making this video!!! I can't wait to get evaluated myself when I'm finally free to do so.

[@ryanmackenzie6109]

I need to be getting hearing aids in the near future, as I'm losing a lot of hearing in my ears from repetitive ear infections. And honestly, this video made me even more excited for it. Thank you!

[@deborahacosta7888]

This is Life Changing! Wow! So Appreciated

[@charliesthetic]

Finally someone who vocalized my struggles. This is the only thing that i couldn't explain in the right way so they missed it at my autism assessment. Just bc i seem smart enough to fill in the blanks, doesn't mean i'm not struggling with it. I struggle with this every day, but unfortunately it's invisible so i have to beg for accommodations like a social worker to help me with maintaining my basic needs every day. The person who did my assessment even advised me to not go the disability route (to get disability paycheck and insurance) bc it's just a "temporary problem caused by my depression". Even if it were bc of my depression, still means i'm struggling and i need help. It hurts getting dismissed like that, from what you thought will help you improve your life.

[@Corvus408]

This has to be one of my favorite channels. I have some audio processing issues as well and i am so happy you have something that is helping so much!!

[@shadria_]

These vids are so great. Really nice looking glass into real people and its awesome

[@telotawa]

oh my goodness, I didn't expect they might be useful for auditory processing! I've also got ears that technically hear all the frequencies just fine but I have a lot of trouble hearing speech still, and some noises are painful. thank you so much, I'll have to look into this

[@Silver-Rexy]

This video is awesome! My grandmother and I also experience something similar and the comment about constantly mishearing or misinterpreting words while with friends being a huge self debuff was SO relatable. I otherwise have really good hearing and am quite perceptive to noises in general but when it comes to language it can feel the same as reading something while squinting really hard, which at times can be so incredibly frustrating I just wanna curl up into a ball and cry. I'd never really thought to search out an answer for my problem but your video has helped point me in the right direction. Funny side note though, I'm bilingual and the APD stuff only really seems to happen with English?? _especially_ with music??? Songs in English end up with lyrics that are largely blank space in my brain unless I'm specifically trying to decipher them, which can be really awkward when a song I like and have listened to for years ends up having NSFW lyrics. lol

[@cloveykuki]

your videos are so clear and comforting, im glad i can watch something like this without having to force myself to sit through a video with needless filler im unsure if im neurotypical or not, even so, its very interesting to understand your experiences more

[@gnomemcbendyknees5735]

This is enlightening thank you so much for posting this

[@elliejelly-]

ive never felt so understood before watchin your videos

[@SCALIEDIFITY]

I’m so happy to hear people talking about CAPD/ APD more❤️! It is unfortunately still under researched, but I’m glade to be hearing more about others experience's. Though a lot of people generally group it with ADHD, I wish it was more understood that they are 2 completely different issues!

[@RainyyDreams]

I love your videos so much! they're very comforting and I learn new things from them :D

[@CantApproach]

It's really interesting taking a look at someone's life like this. I really resonate with the glasses example, I remember seeing individual leaves on trees instead of a unified mass of green haha. Thanks for sharing

[@ishaalimtiaz6715]

OMG I LOVE YOU LILLIAN AND THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME ABOUT THIS! OMG! IM GONNA TELL ALL MY FRIENDS~!!!

[@_wija]

i’m newly diagnosed (1yr ago) and i’ve shared many similar experiences throughout my life. it’s been a big period of discovery this last year. i’ve always had problems with understanding speech and it’s great to finally figure out the reasons why. i’ve thought about getting hearing aids before, (i’ve had a hunch for a while like everything else i’ve learned about myself) but have only recently gotten to a position where i could afford it. (thanks medicaid!) i’ll have to ask my doctor about hearing aids. thank you for providing this knowledge!

[@VideoHound-pw2in]

I have spent my life esoterically trying to find "cure" for people with all these sorts of challenges. The journey is deep and I am still working on it.

[@MollyWinter]

I hadn't yet made the connection between my inability to parse individual conversations in a noisy environment and everyone interacting with me less and less. Thanks again!!!

[@galois6569]

Nice video. I liked the backing music. Glad hearing aids work.

[@dragonspirit996]

I didn't quite meet the diagnosis for it, so I was unable to get hearing aids, but I one time went in to get tested and told I was literally on the borderline of having auditory processing disorder myself... some days I wish they would have let me have them anyways, understanding people either in busy settings or with accents is so hard sometimes. I've learned a lot like you to fill in from context clues in those situations ^^;

[@dawne2780]

This reminds me of my experience with ADHD medication. For the first time in my life I could pick apart all of the sounds and movements I heard and saw, and I could actually choose which one I wanted to focus in on. It's crazy how far you can make it in life without realizing that something so fundamental was always so hard for you. I loved how you mentioned the word "dumb." I'm starting to find it extremely distasteful in old media (and some new, but it's gotten a little better,) where there's a comic relief idiot character. Because like you said, that's always just an indication of someone who needs a form of help that they haven't had yet. The Office for example has moments where you're supposed to laugh at Michael Scott because he couldn't speak until he was 5 years old, he tries and fails to use mnemonic devices to remember things that are hard for him, he wants to work on his own little film projects, he's awkward and misses social queues, etc... I personally still like the show (I know loads of people hate it and that's totally ok,) but those moments really bother me because I had to overcome a lot of stuff due to my disabilities, and I used a lot of the tools that Michael Scott used. And frankly, it is really freaking cool that people are able to overcome that crap. They don't deserve to be made fun of.

[@Aeonaeum]

Since others have touched on the more important matters, I wanted to say that these videos are fucking funny. The humour is never too obtrusive nor obfuscating the message. This is actually some of the most consistent comedy on youtube as far as I'm concerned.

[@emilyivy7664]

This is great! I'm glad you were able to find something that helped and share your experience with others who might be going through the same stuff. Also I really like the 3d model you use, it just looks really nice

[@MoxyDraws]

Thank you for making these videos, they're really awesome and you make them fun to watch!!

[@kokorowatari2993]

Genshin Impact OST is the gift that keeps giving... These anecdotes of stuff that has improved your life are really awesome!

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

thank you so much for sharing, I am both hard of hearing and have some auditory processing issues. what you said about not being able to separate background and foreground noise is really relatable. I never thought of checking out hearing aids for this but I might look into it now!

[@CleopatraKing]

I've also had problems with understanding ppl, and I never understood why until u brought up the glasses analogy. If my disability benefits ever come in I'll probably ask my doctor about them.

[@gregoryderpwrld111]

Every time I see some content by you, I am more and more inspired to make a fun, neurodivergent character, who uses technology to suppress their weaknesses, somewhat like you You’re an interesting person

[@Varaga_82]

i learned so much with this video. Im not even autistic but damn I learned how it can really feel. Love your channel so much

[@cpo9504]

I feel ya. I have a reading/writing disability. Makes having friends in this digital age basically impossible... With the insomnia... And the shyness of never properly fitting in because of my unreliable memory... But hey, life is what we make of it and where constantly evolving to make life easier.

[@HaMMeR33661]

You are so cool! I'm so glad I got this vid recommended

[@dakeyras4146]

Thank you so much for your video! My girlfriend with a similar disorder/hearing issue (I don’t know the proper wording of it yet, since it hasn’t been diagnosed to my knowledge) sent me this, and it’s been incredibly enlightening! I feel like I can treat her better now, and know what to do even more than before in regards to her hearing disorder. It sounds hard to deal with, and I’m glad I can make better accommodations because of your video for her, and be there for her even even more. Also, now we have a better idea of how to move forward and potentially help with the problem medically (hearing aids perhaps :3), so thank you so much!!!!!

[@a_lilian]

Aww, this made my day when I read it! I'm so happy that the video was able to help in this way.

[@dakeyras4146]

@@a_lilian awww thank you! I really appreciate it :3

[@KatsRule690]

"if there is something you need help with, please do not think it means you are dumb" actually had me tearing up, I'm way too hard on myself about needing extra help 😭 also I never knew hearing aids could be used for Auditory Processing Disorder this is a really interesting video i def need to look into loop earplugs

[@The_germanArtist]

When multiple people talk and you dont understand a single thing or who said it. I know, painful, that's why i have come to manually filter out background noises or other people that are irelevant. Takes a lot of concentration, but brings me successfully through school. Team neurodivergent, lets stand together.

[@fluffyworm]

That's a interesting video. I also struggle with understanding speech. In highschool even if I sat at the front of the classroom I still couldn't hear 50% of what the teacher said. I wondered what's wrong with me because my hearing is good. I will try it out when I think it would be useful. Thanks for the video.

[@Tiwill]

Oh man. This is kinda why I only enjoy being surrounded by people and noises when it's in VRChat. Because I can adjust the volume of each individual source of sound to my liking, it's much easier for me to hear the important things. And people don't mind that I don't use my voice in VRChat, so I can enjoy people without getting overwhelmed by anxiety. Big real-life family gatherings were a nightmare for me, as trying to make out what everyone was saying would drain my energy very quickly. I'm glad I've gotten old enough to choose not to go.

[@mackalrath]

awesome video :) i legitimately learned a lot about hearing aids and hearing disabilities in general lol. pls keep making videos like this, they're really calming to watch!

[@champagnesupernova1839]

my own auditory issues aren't quite as bad as what you've described your experiences as, but it's certainly close enough to make me want to look into this

[@AC58401]

This was a great video! I think it was interesting hearing how hearing aids helped you and they might not help everyone (they're not perfect as you said). At around 5:40, closed-dome eartips on hearing aids are more for boosting lower frequencies (think bass), but they may lead to making your own voice sound "boom-ier" like you're in a barrel (that's usually how patients have described it to me). As long as whatever is helping you, continue to use it!

[@superseige]

thank you so much for making this video!!!! i found you from the sensory torment video and experience something similar to you with noise/hearing, and i wanted to hear you explain this! this is awesome!

[@takoslvt]

I started using Wireless earphones with pass-through last year, and they've been really helpful with filtering out the bad sounds while still letting me hear people.

[@deneedzoh]

Wow this has been really nice to watch for me. I'm hearing impaired and autistic and I struggle so much at work and just in general because I am not good at reciprocating conversation or saying sentences correctly. Sometimes I blue screen lol.

[@zackhario1886]

Being hard of hearing, I can relate all of your problems. Communication is already a complicated concept for everyone involved. But having hearing impaired makes life a hard mode. I always appreciate people's patience whilst trying to communicate. And those who don't, well I don't waste my energy on these people and move on. Also yes, I don't understand most lyrics. Like the Ibiza song by vagabond, for the longest time I thought it went "whoa, we're gonna get some pizza" . My version is better if you ask me. Anyways, I'm glad you're a lot happier now, Lilian.

[@The1wsx10]

thanks! i think i will get checked for APD, im fairly sure my hearing is good, but i have trouble understanding people in noisy environments - moreso than basically everyone else around me to the point people think i have bad ears. the cycle of not interacting is very relatable.