Recent content by Maruashen
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A Hypochondriac with Tinnitus
Tinnitus tends to become much louder when we focus on it (just stating the obvious). So the best advice I can offer is to keep yourself occupied. Do things, stay busy, and direct your attention elsewhere. I know that is easier said than done, but honestly, it is the only approach that has ever... -
Second Acoustic Trauma: Prednisone Helped, but Tinnitus Returned Louder — Would Dexamethasone Help Three Weeks Later?
It’s interesting that you say your tinnitus became quieter during your steroid course and louder afterward. How exactly did the sound of your tinnitus change? -
Let me know what the doctor told you! Would be nice to know. I went through your posts and I can...
Let me know what the doctor told you! Would be nice to know. I went through your posts and I can relate. One thing struck me though, something I do a lot too: you dwell on and ruminate about what has happened. Yes, you got unlucky 2 months ago, but instead of looking back at something you can't...- Maruashen
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I think you should focus on the success you had 19/6! Recovery and habitulation seems like 2...
I think you should focus on the success you had 19/6! Recovery and habitulation seems like 2 steps forward and 1 step backward for most people. The key is to slowly push forward. One setback isnt the end, because each time you push forward, you risk a setback, and thats the whole point sort of. :)- Maruashen
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I know it sucks. I cannot go outside either right now, but i know that time is crucial to...
I know it sucks. I cannot go outside either right now, but i know that time is crucial to healing and try to make small steps every day. Life is not easy, but it can be very rewarding, but sometimes to get to the rewarding spot we need to fight through the hard times. Ask yourself, what can i...- Maruashen
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No, you should embrace your life. Give it time, i promise you, it will get better. Don't make...
No, you should embrace your life. Give it time, i promise you, it will get better. Don't make any rational decisions. Isolating yourself more is not a good option, it never is. Our conditions sucks, but we need to stay strong and focus on the future, instead of dwelling in the past. We're all in...- Maruashen
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Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
How does coffee affect the injury inside your ear? I was just trying to help Kingsfan. There are always many different factors that can increase or decrease our tinnitus, and stress or anxiety is definitely one of them. For example, today I slept less than usual, and I feel like my tinnitus is... -
Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
Interesting. So your tinnitus tone is always 100 percent constant? Always exactly the same tone, with no changes throughout the day, ever? I think for many of us, it varies a lot. -
Car Honked Close to Me: Tinnitus Spike and Hearing Loss Concerns
I wanted to add this as well. On December 20, 2024, I was exposed to a bus honking its horn while I was literally one meter in front of it, just walking by. However, it did not worsen my tinnitus. In the end, it may not matter much, since we are all built differently and there are so many... -
Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
You know that stress and anxiety have a lot to do with tinnitus. I am very sure it will settle down for you. Just give it some time. I think you know that a week or two is not long enough for anything to settle—what you are feeling right now is your panic speaking. -
Car Honked Close to Me: Tinnitus Spike and Hearing Loss Concerns
It is impossible to say for sure, but you are probably fine. You are feeling anxious right now, and that can play a big role in increasing tinnitus. It is always a good idea to give your ears some rest in the first few days. It probably will not hurt, right? It is very easy to become afraid of... -
Could the Occlusion Effect from Earplugs and Earmuffs Be Damaging My Hearing?
I’ve learned a lot over the last couple of months about the occlusion effect—or at least I think I have. In general, the best way to avoid it is to either use foam earplugs and insert them properly (deep into the ear canal) to minimize the space between the earplug and the eardrum, or to use... -
Accidental Gunshot, Sudden Tinnitus/Ringing Ears, and the Struggle to Heal
I’m sorry that it happened to you. This is what I’ve learned in general when it comes to noise-induced tinnitus: Give it time. Do not expect it to heal in just a few weeks, as it is usually a process that takes several months. In the beginning, it is easy to panic (I’ve done that several... -
Sudden Worsening of Tinnitus After New Year’s and Loud Squeak
Thanks a lot, @ColinUK, for your reply. You’re absolutely right. It really is a rollercoaster with ups and downs. It feels like time is the only true remedy, and that avoiding everyday sounds only makes things worse. Every time I have “protected” myself from normal daily sounds, my world has... -
Struggling with a Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Setback After Years of Recovery
How did it all work out for both of you, @Mags & @Strife_84? Did the tinnitus spike eventually subside?