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    Poll: How Long It Took Until You Started to Feel OK Again?

    I actually came to check this site today because recently I've realized how much progress I've made in overcoming my T. I think there are a decent number of people here who've overcame T who visit to support those still struggling. I'll admit I am still not 100% over my T, but it's come to the...
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    Poll: How Long It Took Until You Started to Feel OK Again?

    Keep in mind that this site attracts more people that are struggling with T than those who have already overcome it. For the question, it took me about 2 months to get out of "Hell," and 5 months for it to have very little impact on my life. I am on month 6, and I am confident that I will reach...
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    Has Anyone Noticed Tinnitus Being Louder After Working Out?

    I've gotten a lot more into cardio lately and I cannot help but notice that my T is a little louder, especially right after exercise. However, if I don't exercise for a day or two my T comes back down :bored:. I'm totally fine with it; it's just a weird thing I've noticed over the past couple of...
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    I Feel Like I Owe This Forum a Success Story... So Here It Goes :)

    @Banana Thank you very much for sharing your story. It's great to see such commitment to your passion, that your hobby could cause you such grief but that you are willing to return to it because it is a part of you. Just like most, I was so scared to listen to music after I developed T. "Can I...
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    My Success Story/Tips for Success

    Thank you very much for contributing your story! It's good to be reminded that everyone can achieve success with T, no matter how loud it is, and that if mine ever becomes louder, I will adjust again.
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    Much Better After 4 Months

    The first four months At the time of me posting this, I've noticed quite a few recent success stories talking about how tinnitus has gotten much better after 4 or 5 months. I can now say the same for myself as well. I am doing just fine! The first month was dreadful. I had little idea what...
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    My First Year with Hearing Loss and Tinnitus (Positive Story)

    Hi, I've dealt with mild/moderate tinnitus for two months now (have only exposed my ears to loud sound exactly once for 30 minutes two years ago, so I guess I'm pretty unlucky since I know frequent concert goers that rarely use hearing protection and do not have any significant hearing problems)...
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    5 Weeks in. Not Entirely Sure of Cause. Any Options?

    Hey everyone! Unfortunately, 5 weeks ago, I learned that tinnitus can actually be a chronic condition. I thought it could only annoy you for a minute and then go away. Anyways, I'm 5 weeks in and trying to figure out if I have any options to increase my chance of recovery. I have a very...