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Re: For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain

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Post by arnaldurh »

licyeus wrote: post #90
wackget wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm having the same problem. I found this command on a random site[1] which improves it a bit: play -n -n --combine merge synth '24:00:00' brownnoise band -n 750 750 tremolo 50 1 If possible I'd like to replicate the brown noise preset used on this[2] site. If you come up with anything please let us know. [1] https://www.cloudacm.com/?p=3145 [2] https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/whiteNoiseGenerator.php

I've settled on this over the years: play -c 2 --null synth brownnoise reverb bass 6 treble -3 It's close to the myNoise brown preset, IMO, if a little bass heavier.

Just tried this, as a longtime ambient electronic fan I totally understand what brought me there. Instant calm for my noisy mind using:

play -c 2 --null synth brownnoise reverb bass 10 treble -6

Diagnosed around 40, concerta helps with focus but does not provide a calming effect.

Thanks for this eye opener!

`Brew install sox` for those wondering how to get this working on macos.

Re: For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain

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Post by waltbosz »

marcusverus wrote: post #83
etempleton wrote: post #54

I don't know if I have ADHD, but if I do an online survey it says I most probably definitely do. I was never diagnosed as a child because I largely functioned as a kid and was quiet and non-disruptive, but looking back the signs were all there. Fast forward as an adult I have a number of coping mechanisms and one of them is to have something on in the background. I have never associated the effectiveness with the noi…

Have you tried ambient music? If not, check out Brian Eno’s “Music for airports”.

Sometimes I find ambient music to be too dull, but I find music with lyrics too distracting.

But if I listen to music with lyrics in language which I don't speak, then I don't get distracted.

Spanish mambo works well for me. Also I've recently listened to some operas.

Classical music is good and bad. A lot of classical has instruments that I don't like, and some of the music is too erratic for focus.

Re: For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain

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Post by animal531 »

stevebmark wrote: post #36
austinjp wrote: post #12

It's always worth mentioning https://mynoise.net/ Donate if you can, it's a great resource. No affiliation, just a happy user.

More specifically open https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/whiteNoiseGenerator.php and press ‘b’ for brown noise. Use j/k for volume. I use this all the time, long before the article. White nose improves focus in everyone, not just ADHD folks. This workflow is part of my standard work. If I have a document to read, a code review, or something that’s not mechanical coding (which I use music for), brown noise helps incre…

For some reason I find that hissy, even if I turn the slider up. I found for example this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqzGzwTY-6w

It feels smoother and more relaxing to me.

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Post by swayvil »

Brown noise sounds like wind through a forest of leafy treetops. I've heard similar in the summer at a state park near where I live. Yes, it has always been very calming and comforting and such. Possibly my favorite sound.

Is this the famous "Wind in the Willows"?

Re: For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain

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Post by Gene_Parmesan »

triggercut wrote: post #110
etempleton wrote: post #54

I don't know if I have ADHD, but if I do an online survey it says I most probably definitely do. I was never diagnosed as a child because I largely functioned as a kid and was quiet and non-disruptive, but looking back the signs were all there. Fast forward as an adult I have a number of coping mechanisms and one of them is to have something on in the background. I have never associated the effectiveness with the noi…

That sounds similar to me. I was diagnosed unexpectedly at 38 and it changed my life. There is a good chance your internalised coping mechanisms are adding undue stress to your nervous system, making you tired and depressed, and ironically exacerbating the conditions for symptoms to become more disruptive (when you're tired, aren't eating properly, hyperfocusing too much and wearing yourself out, working late nights…

Same, except aged 28. I completely randomly happened to stumble upon a detailed description of inattentive ADHD, and had the thought, "Hmm, I wonder how doctors are able to differentiate between someone who has these symptoms and has ADHD, and someone like me who has these symptoms but doesn't have ADHD."

Then it hit me like a brick wall. Now I understand the phrase "it was like time stopped." Blinders came off and I felt like I re-evaluated every life experience I'd had in about 30 seconds. Two doctors appointments later I was hearing "Oh yes, you certainly have intense ADHD, the question is just how intense."

ADHD affects so many things as you mention. For me, getting treated has nearly entirely eliminated all forms of anxiety. For instance, I was a socially anxious mess in any sort of group setting; now I intentionally seek out conversations and enjoy telling stories. Some days I hardly recognize the old me. Strange feeling.

But yes, diagnosis + treatment highly recommended. Untreated ADHD increases your risk factors for so many things -- for instance, substance issues (NIH estimates fully 50% of people with substance issues have ADHD whether they know it or not).

Re: For some with ADHD, the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain

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Post by peepee1982 »

etempleton wrote: post #54

I don't know if I have ADHD, but if I do an online survey it says I most probably definitely do. I was never diagnosed as a child because I largely functioned as a kid and was quiet and non-disruptive, but looking back the signs were all there. Fast forward as an adult I have a number of coping mechanisms and one of them is to have something on in the background. I have never associated the effectiveness with the noi…

I'm exactly the same.

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Post by euroderf »

etempleton wrote: post #93
dlivingston wrote: post #80

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've been diagnosed with ADHD and I have the exact same coping mechanism. Another I have is to use Pomodoro timers and todo lists religiously. What other coping mechanisms do you have?

Similar. I put every appointment or meeting in my calendar immediately, take as many notes as I can, and keep to do lists by due date. For me a lot of it is just offloading things to my phone / computer because I know I will forget. If something isn't in my calendar it might as well not be happening. Doesn't matter what it is.

> If something isn't in my calendar it might as well not be happening. Doesn't matter what it is.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Similarly, drawers and cabinets remove things from existence. Only a wall of open shelving will do. Is this ADHD, or something else ?

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Post by throwaway6734 »

etempleton wrote: post #54

I don't know if I have ADHD, but if I do an online survey it says I most probably definitely do. I was never diagnosed as a child because I largely functioned as a kid and was quiet and non-disruptive, but looking back the signs were all there. Fast forward as an adult I have a number of coping mechanisms and one of them is to have something on in the background. I have never associated the effectiveness with the noi…

Your experience matches mine and I do the same thing with shows and movies.
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