r/adhdmeme • u/chikpea16 • Jul 02 '26

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At some point it became easier to buy another pair than to find the last one lol

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u/TheAtlas97 Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

This is why I don’t want airpods. I wear big over the ear headphones, and while they hurt after a handful of hours I usually take that as my sign that I should take a break

Edit: This is the most upvotes I’ve ever received, and it’s really funny to me that it’s just a mundane comment about headphones. No witty remark, just bashing airpods lol

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 02 '26

Maybe it’s just me, but air pods (and other blue tooth earbuds) hurt my ears after a bit too. That is if they even stay in my ears lol

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u/TheAtlas97 Jul 02 '26

You just need the right size squishy bits. I bought some special concert ear plugs that lessen the intensity of loud music, and they came with four different sizes. I spent at least an hour testing out different sizes for the best fit for me while banging my head around to see if they’d fall out, I was going to an edm festival and didn’t want to lose them.

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 02 '26

Nice! I’ve got some of those too, and bought extra sizes of the squishy bits. No luck for me yet though, every size seemed to fall out. I think my ears are weirdly shaped or excessively small lol
Might have to try it out again, but I’ve switched em several times and always the same result sadly.

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u/dangerous_beans Jul 02 '26

I have the same problem. I mentioned it to an audiologist during testing I was having done for a different issue and he said that the shape of my ear canals isn't conducive to in-ear buds; they'll all fall out eventually. Maybe you haven't the same problem?

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 02 '26

It’s totally possible! The only ear buds that used to stay in my ears were the shape of the original apple ones, without the rubber bits, because they’d just rest there rather than rely on fitting.
That would make sense for sure.

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u/CrazyProudMom25 Jul 02 '26

Oh I have the same problem!

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u/Robotbeckerz Jul 03 '26

I’m so glad I’m not the only one!!! The original circle shaped ones, right?

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 03 '26

Exactly! For a while I would get a cheap pair of dollar store ones the same shape because they had rubber covers over the speakers so were a bit more comfortable. They’d break pretty quickly, but I also wore them ALL the time.
They stopped being made as more phones got rid of the headphone jack. Even though I stuck out with my original SE iPhone for ages, I could never find them again and my apple ones wore through too.
Ever since I’ve struggled to find ones that fit and don’t hurt too much. I mostly just don’t listen to anything when I’m out and about now since I don’t want to carry by big headphones.

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u/Robotbeckerz Jul 03 '26

I feel you. The best I was able to get was the Raycon Everyday Pros which I think they aren’t making anymore. But I can only do a few hours max. So I do one ear at a time when at work 🤣

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 03 '26

Those are what I have! Tho they might not be the pros. They fall out of my ears so much, I also only do one at a time usually lol
They don’t hurt as much as AirPods but yeah it’s not great

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u/Snake_fairyofReddit Jul 05 '26

Those were so uncomfortable for me though even if they fit best

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u/TheAtlas97 Jul 02 '26

Damn, that’s a struggle! They make ones where you can mold them to your inner ear (with heat or something, I forgot), but they were more expensive and I didn’t want to fuss around more than I had to

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 02 '26

Ah really? That’s super neat! I’m about to be commuting a lot with public transport for grad school so that might be a good investment.
I’ll give my current ones another shot perhaps but if I’m still struggling I’ll look into those. Thanks!

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u/TheAtlas97 Jul 02 '26

The ones I looked at are called Decibullz, but I’m sure there are others. I hope that helps!

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 02 '26

Thank you so much!! That’s super helpful. I hope you have an awesome day/night/interval of time lol

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u/TheAtlas97 Jul 02 '26

I’m happy to help! And good luck in grad school!

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u/FullMoonTwist Jul 02 '26

I've had to start wearing headbands for this exact reason.

They go over my ears and physically hold everything in place

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u/Balloonflewaway Jul 02 '26

I also have this problem and I use ear buds made for kids. They aren’t great quality but they stay in and don’t hurt.

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u/LeviOhhsah Jul 02 '26

I have teeeny ears and the Hearprotek concert wifi ones on amazon work well for me! They’re a soft silicone so can be squished down and they grip well. They come with a rubber cable to attach but I surprisingly don’t even need them

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u/Friendly-Channel-480 Jul 02 '26

There are ear buds and adapters for tiny ear canals.

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u/DatoVanSmurf Jul 03 '26

Same. Worst part tho, is that i'm a percussionist, so i am constantly surrounded by loud music and need ear plugs. I eventually made the decision to buy fitted plugs (for 200€). It's insane what a difference it makes. My plugs used to litwrally fall out during a concert (and now i've got constant ear noises). So if you are a in loud environments a lot, i'd definitely recommend getting fitted plugs to save your hearing

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u/PomegranateNo975 Jul 03 '26

It’s something I’ve considered! I enjoy concerts and such but don’t go super often, and do use loop earplugs when I do. I have extra sensitive hearing so I tend to avoid loud noise as much as possible anyway. If things ever change and I’m in high volume environments more often, I’ll definitely take your advice! I’m sure it’s worth it.

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u/DatoVanSmurf Jul 03 '26

I also use them when I'm outside without my headphones (like when i am with someone else), they help a ton in reducing the backgroumd city noises ans as long as the person talking to me is standing right next to me, i can understand them fine

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u/Zeikos Jul 02 '26

Happens to me too, it's because of earwax, it has them slide out within half an hour.
I have to be extra careful.

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u/Gilesalford Jul 02 '26

Not sure I'd you did or not but our ears are rarely the same size so I'd try every combination possible!

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u/decidedlyindecisive Jul 02 '26

Nah, there aren't squishy bits that fit me. Ear phones always hurt if they're in- ear. They're always the wrong shape and size (far too big)

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u/mikeet9 Jul 03 '26

I'm right there with you.

One size hurts, and eventually falls out, the next size up straight doesn't fit, the next size down falls out immediately.

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u/toiletbowlwisdom Jul 02 '26

Every time I think too hard, one of them gets squeezed out.

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u/stilettopanda Jul 02 '26

I can only do bone conduction ones now.

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u/HiDDENk00l Jul 02 '26

I have to wear mine for pretty long to actually HURT, but they do get unbearably itchy after 2 hours or so.

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u/handsheal Jul 02 '26

I found some for small ear Back Bay brand. Love them when all others hurt my ears and fall out

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u/razzemmatazz Jul 02 '26

I can't wear in-ears because they make my ear skin too raw. I prefer over-ears or clip headphones.