Headphones do help, but I listen to music mostly from my computer and I pace around a lot so I need to invest in some good wireless headphones (used to have a pair but they broke). The ones I have now keep me tied down to the computer area and irritate my ears. Luckily the voices aren't constant or extremely bothersome. I've had loud music going on all day though.
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On another note, I'm already stressing about my appointment tomorrow. I'm convinced she won't help me/will try to hurt me somehow. Plus the roads are going to be crap.