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I went from being a pretty relaxed happy person to being a pretty relaxed happy person who is struggling with a little depression, nothing serious, but I don't want it to become chronic. Happily, for me the things that make the T bearable are the same things that make life meaningful and fun...

I got T and H from an acoustic trauma, and my H got gradually better to the point where it was almost gone in 2 1/2 years. The worst of it passed within 6 months. I had quite a lot of very minor fluctuating pain and once that resolved I have been better able to ignore the whole thing.

I am very grateful for this forum. I've found a lot of great ideas and supportive advice, found people whose struggles I identify with and who understand things about me that my closest friends and family cannot, and also discovered a lot of products and techniques not to bother trying based on...

My most effective technique is simply staying busy and nurturing interests in other things so that I can't dwell on it. When I have a spike due to noise exposure I use essential oils (helichrysum and juniper) to reduce swelling and pain.

Prior to the accident that caused my T + H (H now is much better) I slept only 4 hours a night. I sometimes had issues with insomnia, but generally required very little sleep. Now I sleep soundly 7 - 8 hours, and have no trouble drifting off. Life is generally more effortful now, and I think...

Mine is noise induced and acupuncture never helped, but I have read and heard positive results when the T was caused by blow to the head. Good luck.

Sending you hugs, and best wishes for peace and comfort. You have been such a source of comfort and inspiration to so many of us here, and now I hope that some of that loving kindness makes it way back to you to help lift you up. Be well, dear lady.

Hi Karla, so sorry to hear you really have been struggling. I am not a doctor, but your symptoms sound very familiar to me, and I have T + H. I know it's really tough at the beginning of H, so just breathe. Since you posted awhile ago now I'm hoping you're feeling better. Your husband's on...

Hi Nonna, I googled essential oil otoxic and I didn't come up with anything. There are definitely some oils people shouldn't use, and they're highly potent so you should research before using any of them. I'm wondering what you found that your turned you off? A few times since I've started...

In a way...when the fluctuating H diminished my attention to the T reduced, as well. The T even seems a little less zingy.

I think you have had a spike, which is usually temporary and often a good way to assess how far you have come. This is all new to you and you might have a few more- it does take the ears a long time to heal and they're pretty mysterious. Make sure you talk with your doctors about your...

Two different swarms of locusts in one ear, with an intermittent tea kettle, and a higher cicada in my other ear, sometimes pulsing with exercise or extreme emotional upset. Sometimes a factory whistle, usually short lived, thank God.

I've seen rollerballs and other supplies at The Vitamin Shoppe and GNC, mom and pop nature supply stores, essential oil stores in tourist towns. Oh yes, Whole Foods.

brilliant thought! love the pics this is Jack the dog next to Andre the seal.

One of the symptoms for me of T + H is perhaps a 20% reduction in my ability to focus. My Immortal Blend contains juniper, which helps provide focus (as does peppermint), so if you are having problems with focus I might add a drop or two of a focusing eo to my day depression blend if that's one...