PTSD sucks. I have my ear plugs in, trying to ride out the explosions outside. Anyone else in a similar situation, maybe neurodivergent?

  • LeapSecond@lemmy.zip
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    9 hours ago

    I have sensitive ears. I don’t hide from fireworks but really don’t get why every celebration has to be so loud. Half of the time it’s not even fireworks but those mini bombs teenagers throw around

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      7 hours ago

      Yep in my country they are called “kanonslag” or if you direct translate it. Cannon slammers.

      They can be so huge that you are more or less holding a DIY hand grenade. I really don’t get the idea. At least regular fireworks can be pretty