>>8031
I understand that completely. It's actually a lot harder for me to function in general if I'm not listening to music. The situation is at the point where I'll get up, put my headphones on, and they won't leave my head until I've gone to bed. Anytime I have to deal with folks, I'm listening to music. I guess it just helps to have a soundtrack...

Get earbuds and bring them around your back to your ipod/zune/whatever, rather than around front. That's what I used to do. They don't get in the way of anything, and you can still listen to music~ If your workplace doesn't mind it too much, of course. I don't think they would if your work isn't impacted by it...There are plenty of good earbuds that block out sound surprisingly well - I had a pair that were better than the headset I'm using now.

Song related.

>>8033

Yeah, I suppose. But there's just something about headsets that make me feel safer. Can't explain it, just general insanity.

And it's not just about starting work. I'd rather kick this habit for personal reasons that are not called for here