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    It’s almost 5 months at this point. Noise has gone down in pitch/volume, & fluctuates between a...

    It’s almost 5 months at this point. Noise has gone down in pitch/volume, & fluctuates between a ringing and hissing. Is this a good sign?
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    Having a hard time understanding how 40 minutes of loud music in a car could permanently ruin my...

    Having a hard time understanding how 40 minutes of loud music in a car could permanently ruin my life.
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    Suicidal

    I honestly don’t know if “accepting this” is a viable possibility for me. Silence was such an important part of my life, to the degree where I’m not even sure if I want to live at all if I can’t do the things that make me feel like myself. I’m a writer, I plan on teaching at an academic level...
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    Tips on Avoiding Complete Silence When Everything Hurts Your Ears

    Fans. Fans everywhere. Also, maybe consider buying yourself some high quality musicians earplugs to wear wear when it gets a little too noisy.
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    Tinnitus for 5 Months from Testing My Hearing with Pure Tones on My Headphones and Speakers

    I feel like this is a good sign. From what I understand, fact that your T is changing at all means that it could continue to change. I’m also 27 so I can sympathize with the panicking over whether or not this is going to be my life from here on out. But like the user above me said, we’re still...
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    Lifelong Noise Junkie: Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Have Significantly Improved

    Hey guys. Longtime lurker, first time poster. My story is like so many of you who are experiencing acoustic trauma-induced tinnitus. Music has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve been playing in bands since before I was old enough to drive. Usually punk bands. Always loud. I’ve also been...