Recent content by Ariadne

  1. Ariadne

    Hello

    Please do! :-)
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    Hello

    Thank you all for the warm welcomes, advice and well wishes. xxxx @Bill Bauer I've never heard of those and hadn't considered headphones. I look into them, it can be a pain searching around for earplugs then having to put them in when the noise is still bothering you. @Michael Leigh Your...
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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus — Positive Success Stories

    I think that is a really great way of thinking :) I relate to your effort to throw yourself into projects and things that need doing. I've been trying to do the same, to throw myself into things that need doing or things I'm interested in. It does make me feel better at the end of the day than...
  4. Ariadne

    Hello

    Hello! :) I'm not entirely sure, I've had a bit of a cold and although it's cleared up, I'm prone to problems with my sinuses so I imagine it's related to that. It is scary nonetheless. It's wonderful that you've habituated and you no longer suffer from severe spikes! Well done for getting...
  5. Ariadne

    Hello

    Hi @John CC :) Thank you for the lovely welcome! I really appreciate it. I will try to remember to keep ear plugs in my bag when I go out because I know how distressing it can be to suddenly find yourself in a very loud place, and of course I will try to remain positive. I've seen posts from...
  6. Ariadne

    Hello

    @Kelvin Thank you, I'm hoping it will pass soon. Haha that sounds like a good strategy, I'll give that a go!
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    Hello

    Hi I've had tinnitus since I was 16, like many struggling with it, I am a big music fan. I was already in a very bad spot when it first came on so it's been quite difficult. I went through a period recently of being able to live with it and be okay. I got into uni after years out of full time...
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    Authors or Literary Characters with Tinnitus

    I'd really appreciate it if any of you could let me know of some good authors or characters with tinnitus. A fiction book that mentions tinnitus would be fantastic, but I'm also interested in knowing about authors who live, or did live with it. Thank you very much.