Recent content by MindOverMatter

I had 15 years of pretty much stable tinnitus before 2019, until “thunder struck me” late that year and brought me to my knees. It happened during a loud concert when I forgot to bring my earplugs. I misjudged the situation, made the mistake of staying, and paid the price. After that, I went to...

Sorry to hear about your loss and pain, @Lins12. Such immense grief and sorrow can really exacerbate conditions like tinnitus. It will get better with time, as time is what you need now to process the sudden loss of your beloved. Like @Hazel advised, I’d wait a bit before trying a hearing aid...

The use of Prednisone seems to be hit or miss in these cases, depending on whom you ask and their experience. If you’re experiencing all those side effects—some of which seem quite alarming—you should think twice before using it at all. Personally, I can’t recall Prednisone having a...

I know this was intended as a follow-up to @Michael Leigh, but I just want to point out that continuing to attend concerts, nightclubs, and other extremely loud events poses a significant risk if you have mild hyperacusis. This isn’t about stopping life altogether—we just have to adjust...

In my experience, this is overprotecting, which can further sensitize your auditory and central nervous systems. However, everyone is different, so it’s hard to say what will work for you.

I have reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis, and I go to the gym. Some days, my ears are more irritated by the noise level, but most of the time, I have no issues—it doesn’t make my condition worse. My reactivity and hyperacusis have improved a lot compared to before, but I’ve continued working...

@Luman, you should give Donald, the bully, a call. Maybe he has an open slot for you for a position in his administration. You'd be a great match 😅

This is quite common with hyperacusis (speaking from experience), and I don’t think you should place too much value on it or label it—especially by assuming the worst-case scenario. That will only make it worse, as hypervigilance, stress, and anxiety can make your nerves more tense, leading to...

Oh, really? Was it a joke? I got that, mate. 😅 I’m not sure what you’re trying to tell me. This isn’t a contest of who’s worse off. The trigeminal nerve is connected to the ear, so these mechanisms affect each other. Honestly, I don’t see much logic in what you wrote, except for the last...

For me, it was mostly a separate case. As I mentioned, it was 24/7 but worsened with cold weather, hot weather, wind, touch, and so on. And just to clarify, I’m referring to medical Botox, not cosmetic. If you keep looking for “horror stories” about people who didn’t improve, you’re only...

I had neuralgia in my face for more than two years, so I understand what you’re going through. I experienced constant facial pain, 24/7. When I was outdoors in the wind or strong sunlight, I had to cover my face because it felt like it was burning. Despite all the suffering, I had no choice but...

You are not feeling safe because this is still new to you, your brain, and your nervous system. This takes time. And like you said, it’s not the “end of the world.” With time, most people eventually learn to let go of their fears and fully accept it as it is for now. Once you reach that stage...