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I might have had anxiety-related low level TTTS before my acustic trauma too. It sounds like working on the psychosomatic aspect of it really helps... The fact that I might have some control over it gives me some hope :)

How has your T been?

My T has definitely increased in volume over time but so has my ability to accept it and filter it out. I rarely hear it during the day (unless I'm wearing earplugs) but I'm really struggling to sleep with it after this setback. I can't put digital sound on so I have not nothing to mask it with :(

@Merlin L thanks for your kind words. I have had some good days over the last 6 months but really struggling with this last setback. The fire alarm has made my symptoms so, so much worse - doubt it'll take 2 weeks this time..

I can't see myself going back to live music or headphones ever again tbh, but being able to live a normal life without giving my ears a second thought would be the dream. Fingers crossed!

So refreshing to hear this, thanks! I've had some very mild noise sensitivity (no T) for years to be honest - I've been wearing protection at gigs for a while. It was never bad enough to worry me unfortunately, my ears would feel sensitive for a day and then get back to normal. So some damage...

I went to a really loud club (well, two clubs within 3 days). I was wearing custom-made earplugs but they didn't protect me enough. I had very mild H before then (loud gigs bothered me) but I was told it was all anxiety and that I was safe with plugs in. Famous last words!

Thanks - I was in the process of starting a new job and buying a flat at onset of my symptoms. I'm new at work so I can't get time off sick, and I can't lose my job cause I've used my savings for the flat and need to pay my mortgage. Being strong is the only option I have :)

I try to live my life normally using protection (double if needed) outside of the house. I have stopped listening to music or watching TV after my setback though cause digital sound irritates my ears.

Luckily both dysacusis and reactive (competing) T have gone. I still have loudness H, discomfort in ears, a bit of fullness and louder T. I have found that improvements in H lead to massive improvements in T for me (maybe not actually in volume but definitely in habituation) so I'm hoping that...

It's hard to explain.. I think my tolerance has gone down after each setback and it takes a bit longer to heal, to be honest. I have loudness H with discomfort/burning and aural fullness. Symptoms fluctuated a lot - my last setback actually brought up some new symptoms that really scared me...

I have no plans for the summer and I'm just going to avoid loud situations altogether, although I haven't been to a gig/club or used headphones since January..

Hi @Merlin L, My setback was caused by me being overconfident (and stupid) at a loud BBQ. By the time I realised they turned the music up, my ears were already hurting. I lost a lot of progress, although my H episodes tend improve relatively quickly (2-3 weeks) my T still feels louder. The fire...