Recent content by cjb2811

@Mithrandir I take the xanax at night for insomnia but it definitely takes the edge off the volume. My psychiatrist offered me another benzo that I could take during the day but I didn't want to be popping them all day when I'm able to live in peace as it is.

@whale I'm on 1500mg Lithium as well as 5mg Abilify (for anxiety) and 2mg Xanax (for insomnia). Thank you all sincerely for your kind words.

Yes I agree with @nimx and the main point I wanted to make here is that if you are able to successfully treat an underlying mental illness, then it is very likely your tinnitus will improve. Or at the very least your reaction to your tinnitus will improve because you are at such a better place...

@Mario martz Thank you for your kind words. My life is about 90% under control, whereas for the past three years it has been 90% out of control for various reasons. Things aren't perfect, but they're pretty good. The most important thing is that I no longer see tinnitus as a source of agony...

I truly never thought I would be writing here in the Success Story part of the forum. Take a look at this post from a little less than a year back to see how dire my situation was Considering Ending My Life. This is serious shit. I would come on here and write about how the tinnitus has...

@linearb and others - 1 week update: Lithium seems to be my wonder drug. I feel more balanced than ever. My depressive symptoms have receded but I'm not in a state of hypomania. I have been depressed since March 2015 and in this past week I finally feel normal again. Side effects are...

@linearb So far no tremors - my psychiatrist did warn me about them but I haven't experienced any. Here are the side effects I am experiencing: 1. VERY frequent urination. Doc said this would likely pass or he can prescribe something else to stop it. You really have to stay hydrated because...

@linearb I know from our messages in the past you are generally anti-medication. Do you mean this in a truly curious way or more of a skeptical one? Either way is fine, I'm just wondering.

Hey folks. I've been on and off this board for two and a half years now and have had quite the journey with tinnitus. Mine was caused and then exacerbated by psych meds, specifically Wellbutrin, Lamictal, and Tegretol. At one point I had the miracle of it going away for a few months, but upon...

Bumping this thread.

Okay, point taken. That is a rough draft that I have intentions of toning down a bit. However, the fact remains that she was negligent. I don't really give a fuck what her reaction is. She fucked my life up. Should I pursue a malpractice lawsuit against her instead? I've already consulted...

Can anyone please recommend a psychiatrist who understands tinnitus in New York City or the surrounding areas? My tinnitus was psychiatrically-induced by my former doctor's negligence and lack of thought given to the risk of tinnitus from psychoactive drugs. Any suggestions would be very...

I have posted my story elsewhere. The gift of severe tinnitus was given to me by my psychiatrist. First she prescribed me Lamictal, which took my moderate tinnitus to a severe level. By some miracle it got better after a year. Then I made the mistake of taking her prescription of Tegretol -...

If you read my posts you'll see my experience. Lamictal took my moderate tinnitus to severe after less than two weeks. After one year and positive life changes the tinnitus receded to a pre-Lamictal level. A few months later my depression returned and I made the mistake of taking Tegretol...

Two month update: Tinnitus is just as bad or worse as it has ever been. I am not making any progress with my therapist so I am going to terminate with him and try and find someone else. Part of me wants to try and throw drugs at the problem because they are what caused it in the first place...