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Soundblocking for reflex E

Sun, 01/28/2007 - 05:40
I have had an awful time of late and wanted to share with folks a few tips - some folks can't stand it when all of a suydden their TLE or Reflex E kicks in and a person walking sounds like the whole jet force of the USA. This is not good if it sparks seizures especially. I have problems with vibrations so when someone jumps oin the floor above me I can have a drop attack or a series of CPs or even a GM despite my meds. Here is a tip : Put in some military ear plugs. They look like spaghetti twists and stay in better than foam. If this is not good enough, cover them with a pair of ear muffs from the hardware store for working around lawnmowers. For my problem however, I have to use ear plugs with rifle range ear muffs for shooters/hunters. It gives good protection for times when they people above me are trying to provoke my seizures and drive me out of the apartment. Obviously I am not dead yet so if the system works for me, it shouold work for others. Also, cars are a good place to go for soundproofing so find someone witrh a car and climb in with all the windows up and you should be a bit more relaxed. Just make sure you have those muffs in case an 18 wheeler drives by.

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Re: Soundblocking for reflex E

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2007-02-06 - 21:24
Wonder if a listening to relaxing music may help?

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