How to cope.

Sit in complete silence. 

The only thing you should be able to hear is the hum of the computer and the clicking of the keyboard as you type.

Take breaks from typing every few minutes. 

Just listen. Hear nothing. Cherish it. 

Love that you don't hear people yelling. Love that no one is reminding you of everything you aren't. Love that you don't even hear the sounds of yourself being upset. 

Of course, it won't stay this way for long. 

Before you know it, there will be sound everywhere once again. 

Listen to the guitar being played downstairs. Listen to the arguments being had in the next room. Listen to your phone buz next to you. Listen to your heartbeat pick up as you feel completely overwhelmed in sound.

Consider buying some earplugs. 

Close your eyes. 

Wait till it all fades into the background. 

Focus on the hum of the computer and the sound of typeing. 

Write. Delete. Then write again. (This is becoming a common cycle.)

Read over it. Give up. 

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