CroakyBat

CroakyBat

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  • CroakyBat
    14 months since my T spiked. Hard to say if/how much the volume has gone down, but my emotional reaction to it has drastically improved :)
    DaveyJones
    Hey, I noticed your thread wondering about using headphones for gaming. I've really missed gaming with headphones and I'm wondering if you were able to go back to it without worsening your T
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    CroakyBat
    @DaveyJones there have been a few times though where I wear them for a while and my ears start to hurt, which honestly I think is just from the way the headphones fit over my ears, or the ringing seems to be a little bit louder immediately after use (then subsides back to normal after). Volume and time of use are the key I think.
    CroakyBat
    @DaveyJones there are still many people here that would advise against headphone use and I'm sure the effects of using them will vary from person to person, so of course I can't say for sure that using them will be a complete non-issue for you. I'm still very conservative with it - 95% of the time I'm gaming I won't use headphones
    DaveyJones
    Thanks for your reply!
    CroakyBat
    Been a long while since really using the forum..hope everyone is doing well.
    Auron
    Hey croaky,how are you doing?Still seeing improvements?
    CroakyBat
    Hi @Auron - doing alright, thanks for asking! Volume-wise not sure if it's improving too much more, but in terms of my emotional response to the T I am continuously improving. For better or for worse, I've had some other sources of stress that have allowed me to somewhat de-emphasize this issue, lol. Hope all is well with you!
    CroakyBat
    3 months in, still think there is improvement!
    Auron
    Good to hear croaky.I hope you make a full recovery.

    Also, quick question.Is T your only problem?
    CroakyBat
    Thank you @Auron !

    As far as I know, yes. I don't have sensitivity to / pain from noise, no ear fullness and really no inner ear pain.
    jjflyman
    Seeing improvement after only 3 months is great news!!! You should continue to improve over time, but it may take 1-2 years to fully recover. Keep protecting your ears from loud environments!
    P
    How are you doing? I'm 21 and also dealing with a reaggrevation of my tinnitus that is going on nearly four months. Have you had any improvements? I'm hoping for the best for you!
    CroakyBat
    Hi there @pinklights98, thanks for taking the time to write on my profile! I'm doing pretty well actually, especially compared to how I was three months ago when the reaggrevation happened. It's hard to tell how much the ringing has gone down in volume (I definitely think there has been some improvement though) but the intrusiveness of the ringing has gone down substantially.
    CroakyBat
    I used to focus on listening to it every minute of the day, but now I find myself doing it maybe two or three times a day for a minute or so each time. It's the hardest at night right before I go to sleep, but even then I am still able to get a good nights sleep. Feel free to PM me as I'm definitely interested to hear about how you're doing so far!
    CroakyBat
    Thinking of adopting a cat..good or bad idea?
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    CroakyBat
    @Bill Bauer @TheDanishGirl @bSiDeQuiEtWaTeRS @New Guy hi all, thanks for the feedback! As a first time pet owner I am leaning towards adopting an older cat. As I understand it would be a bit more manageable to care for and I've read that older cats tend to show their gratitude when taken in. Affection is the #1 priority for me over playfulness I would say. This is still very much a pending decision
    CroakyBat
    It's a big commitment time-wise and I do not want to make a short-sighted decision!
    New Guy
    An older cat is a wise choice. I've adopted older cats and last year two kittens and man are kittens a handful. If a kitty shows you even a little affection at the shelter they'll eventually come around to you.
    CroakyBat
    Better emotionally than I was a month ago..holding out hope that I will return to being totally unbothered, or that it just fades. Patience!
    Lynny
    Good to hear! It's important to celebrate small victories, right? A couple months more and you'll be feeling even better, I'm sure. Wishing you the best!
    CroakyBat
    Thank you @Lynny. Absolutely, and I definitely hope so! Just taking it a day at a time until I get there. All the best to you as well :)
    CroakyBat
    When will I stop thinking about this T constantly? I'm afraid I never will
    Bill Bauer
    The first 3 months are the worst. T fades for many people. Many of the remaining people experience habituation after about 18 months.
    CroakyBat
    Thank you, @Bill Bauer. Somehow I feel like I've already seen some improvement since this post, but not where I want to be just yet. Hoping time and patience will bring more fading
    Bill Bauer
    If you are already seeing some improvement, then chances are that it will continue to improve. Just make sure you don't harm your ears a second time. They might be more vulnerable right now.
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