I run a farmed avian rescue in Rhinebeck, NY and have, over the years of doing this, developed a bit of Misophonia (growing up on a relentlessly loud, industrial block in NYC also likely did not help. I think I have always had this condition it's just gotten more pronounced.) I tried other ear plugs but they were - ear plugs. They didn't help my misophonia because they just made my own voice and breathing so much louder (insert emoji of dismayed, crinkled face here.) It took me a few days to appreciate what the FLARE Calmer's were doing, but now I am over the moon. I can still hear perfectly well (and I need to be able to hear visitor arrivals and my phone ring and such) but it has made the Happy emphatic Rooster Crows and Hens very demanding bagawks for treats much much much more bearable. Just takes the edge off. What a relief! The calmer works in a subtle way so it may not be dramatic enough of a change for everyone, but I am so so grateful.

So far the product seems to work alright. I use them at home to help alleviate the stress from my kids loud, disruptive behavior. Ive also tried them at work. I work at a middle school serving food to the children during lunch & it does help drown out the loud cafeteria. BUT - they are not nearly as comfortable as I expected them to be. The entire time I am wearing them I can feel them in my ears & the feeling is very annoying. I probably shouldve opted for the mini version of this product, maybe that wouldve helped. I also boight my husband a pair & they dont seem to bother him nearly as much as they bother me. Maybe its just a sensory thing, or it could be a fitment problem. I probably wont wear them regularly but maybe when im in very busy crowded areas. I hope these help other people more than they help me.

I like the way they make the world less scary. I have a lot of social anxiety, and I never knew how much the noise around me affected me. I bought the calmer extra, which I think is the name. They helped me feel more comfortable outside my room and be more social and outgoing with those around me. People's voices can be annoying, but how they enter my brain now doesn't deter me from interacting with them. IDK if this works. All I know is that there was a difference in my behavior when I wear them vs. when I don't. I don't need to wear my headset at all times now. Although I didn't like the bag that it came with left little fiber residue, but I knitted a lining, so I fixed that problem.