Have you tried this trick of overloading your acoustic nerves temporarily? For both ears, close your ears with your index finger and than tap on the index finge

Have you tried this trick of overloading your acoustic nerves temporarily? For both ears, close your ears with your index finger and than tap on the index fingers with your middle fingers - to make a loud pounding sound - a few times. As far as I know, these short peaks are not dangerous to the ear, but safely overload hearing sensitivity. You may gain a few (sometimes critical) moments of silent peace this way.