Recent content by Mark F.

@FellowSufferer, can you elaborate on the story of the person you know whose tinnitus from a gunshot faded?

Hello, Michal. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. While I’m not a sport shooter myself, my tinnitus also resulted from shooting guns. Perhaps something in my threads or posts could be helpful to you, or maybe some of the other shooters here will share their insights soon. Hang in there!

I’m glad to hear you are getting a reprieve from the tinnitus! Enjoy the silence while you can. That said, please be very cautious with mind-altering medications prescribed by doctors. In my humble opinion, taking medication these days can feel like playing Russian roulette—you never know what...

Maybe practices like meditation, yoga, or entering trance states could help slow the brain waves. Even if they do not have a noticeable effect on tinnitus, they might still provide a deeply relaxing and pleasant experience—something I think we could all use more of.

@knk89, how are you holding up?

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I also developed tinnitus from shooting. You might find something helpful or relatable in my previous posts or threads—feel free to check them out. Hang in there! This could improve with time or even go away completely.

How are you doing? I hope you are feeling a bit better. I too have tinnitus caused by gunshots. Did the tinnitus fade any for you, after your gunshot incident? Or did it stay about the same? Hang in there.

You’re only four months into this round. Remember TPP - Time, Patience, Protection. With time, things will improve. Be patient. Hold onto faith and hope. You will feel better, friend.

Look up @Mymlan's post in the Success Stories section. Her tinnitus began after exposure to a jackhammer in a tunnel. It took about three years, but her tinnitus has nearly faded away. Healing can be a slow process, sometimes taking years. Start embracing the TPP motto: Time, Patience...

It sounds like you’re managing quite well. I’m hopeful for any improvements, and I remind myself that things could always be far worse. I’m also very grateful that I can sleep and function without medication. Adopting an “attitude of gratitude” really helps pull me out of any feelings of...

I’m truly sorry you’re going through this difficult time. Most, if not all of us, know exactly how you feel. It may go away entirely, fade to a more manageable level, or your brain may adapt to it through habituation. Try talking to someone about it. Tinnitus is more common than you might think...

Insomnia, anxiety, nervous breakdowns, and panic attacks are common during the first few weeks or months. Be patient; things will likely calm down over time. It took me about five months before I started getting 7–8 hours of sleep each night. I also struggled with insomnia and broken sleep at...

How loud and bothersome would you say your "normal" tinnitus is? Are you coping with it ok?

@re-animator, what you described sounds like “fleeting tinnitus.” I used to experience this several times a day for the first 6 to 12 months. It would start with a split-second of dead silence in one ear (never both at the same time), followed by a louder, pure tone that lasted 10 to 20 seconds...

@johnnyovercash7 shared his experience with tinnitus, and it seems like his condition either stayed the same or worsened. He has every right to share his story. However, you chimed in to criticize him for sharing his experience. My point is that you seem unwilling to accept a “negative” story...