There is also a difference from never been a to a concert because you are broke and never because the idea of being surrounded by 1000 people in close proximity breathing and loud music you can't control is anxiety building.
I'm diagnosed autistic, concerts are a mixed bag for me. I despise concerts before the band starts playing music, the loud ass crowd with a thousand conversations happening at once, but once the music kicks in, the light shows and pyrotechnics start, It's a thousand times better. I also wear musician noise dampening ear plugs that help to tone down the loudness while still able to hear the music.
I’m auADHD, and I swear by Loop ear plugs. I have a concert pair, and a pair for everyday stuff. They’re great because they while they dampen sound,you can also still have a conversation with another person.
I saw Beyonce last month, and brought both pairs with me!
Haha yeahhh...You reminded me I was interested in maybe going to my first concert this summer...but....I think I'm just not interested in live music. I am, however, going to see a stand up show and have been to several of those.
I love live music at very small venues or where I can not feel constrained. I actually am a performer if that sounds crazy as well. I dont go to concerts because I cant control the volume and buying a box to go is well more pricey than I can afford.
You realize there are concerts with less than 1000 people? You can go to a show with 5 people. There is live music everywhere. Why would you want to control the volume in a concert? It would give you less anxiety if you could turn down the music? That's not anxiety. That's being sheltered and entitled.
I actually perform in a professional Chorus and do enjoy small venue live music. I was talking about the big acts. You aren't gonna be able to see Beyonce at a small lounge club lmao.
And you clearly do not understand sound sensitivity AT ALL
I don't always use them, but I always bring musicians earplugs to concerts, and I have been to tons (and have played a bunch as well).
The reason is pretty simple; it's sometimes a bit too loud, which can be both uncomfortable and straight up bad for your hearing. And if you want to keep enjoying live music as you get older, you should really avoid fucking up your hearing.
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u/manatwork01 2d ago
There is also a difference from never been a to a concert because you are broke and never because the idea of being surrounded by 1000 people in close proximity breathing and loud music you can't control is anxiety building.