@ErikaS Same! I went ahead and took a Xanax this morning. I gotta be functioning for my family. I hate to have to lean on any kind of crutch, but it is what it is I guess. What do you think of these maskers/hearing aids? I would rather not have to have those either, but why needlessly suffer? IDK. I think I'm gonna save my $ for the M. Device. Gosh, I hope it's not a dud.