I took my first sound bath recently and was surprised to find it made me feel very sick. After such a strong and unexpected reaction I came home and did some investigating, was this a typical autistic reaction or is it just a quirk of me?
I don't have all the answers just yet but my investigation took me through the science of Binaural beats, the vestibular system and beyond. I touch on that in this video but will be diving into it more fully in subsequent videos to give it the space it really needs.
So whether you are someone who finds certain sounds make you feel drained, angry, anxious, dizzy or overwhelmed or just someone who is curious about why many autistic people wear headphones or display discomfort when exposed to some noises, this video is for you.
I recorded this before seeing an audiologist specialising in auditory processing differences. I did that because I wanted to document my journey and conclusions to date and then compare and contrast them with the official results rather than mess it up with the power of hindsight.
I did, however, contact an audiologist prior to completing this and have added their initial thoughts on what could be causing the issues I presented to them in my email. It was that feedback that made me realise just how complex the auditory system is and how there are many different potential causes for sensitivity, not just a processing disorder.
My audiology appointment is happening later today so I'll update the Vlog with that video as soon as I can after the appointment.
29 янв 2023
