Recent content by DezDog

This was the hardest part for me, and which caused the most distress, I would say. In the end I used amitriptyline. I used ear buds to play soothing ambient sounds, and it would work to get me to sleep but I would wake early, uncomfortable and unable to see sleep again. I bought a book that...

Hey Neenie, I wanted to add my voice to the number of people wishing you well and all the best for you. It's hard not to let the dark thoughts take over, but if you can observe them, you can reject them too. I remember feeling like you; people living their lives around me, and me jealous of all...

I had two great naps today, didn't even notice my T. I never thought I'd sleep again in the worst of my days, at the beginning. I'm never taking napping for granted again!

Hi Ishank Unfortunately, it's a bit of a vicious cycle; some of us become aware of mild tinnitus, which stresses us out. The stress and anxiety causes us to pay more attention to it (we tune into it), and then we notice it more. And so on. My own experience is that mine is worse when stressed...

My head hurts today, but all you lot are making me smile :thankyousign:

You guys and gals are awesome XXX

FANTASTIC!!!!

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Very pleased to hear this! What a massive step forwards :-) :-) :)

I get that fullness. It was what made me panic most I think. It took me a while to realize it was tension from stress and worry, which was then feeding back on itself from my reaction to it. When you're able to relax a bit, distract yourself, it will all subside enough for you to stop worrying...

Ha, did someone mention beer? :beeranimation:

Hi Emily Good job on introducing yourself. Try not to give yourself a hard time, it's a tough time. You've already seen it's a pit you're very likely to climb out of. I think also you can think of the pity thing as an outlet, it's what the forum is for after all. I hope things get better for you...

It's brilliant isn't it :-) I am lucky enough to know the author too.