I’ve made a lot of lifestyle changes. I take screen breaks and work as often as I can from home, where I can have the curtains half-closed, which makes a big difference. I’ve cut down on spicy foods because they seem to make it worse, and I’ve also given up booze. I used to love drinking because alcohol dimmed everything. But the next day was always difficult, even if I’d only had a drink or two. If I go on a vacation that involves traveling now, I book two days off afterward so I can overcome the fact that my senses have been overloaded with light and noise. At concerts or weddings, I’ll duck out for a while, put my sunglasses on, and sit somewhere quiet. And if I need to lie down, I lie down. In my darkest moments, I think, “Can I really live like this?” I give myself a break on those days and go to bed early. Then I get up in the morning and carry on. For a long time, my life crowded in on me, but I’m pushing the walls back a bit now.

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