Recent content by MindOverMatter

Hmm... that sounds very strange. I've done both brain and jaw MRI scans, and had double protection fitted both times. Combined with the devices that steady the head. Anyhow, best of luck with whatever you choose to do.

First of all, congratulations on your newborn! Grief is a part of this process, and an unavoidable one. It takes time to accept. And yes, it can be a lonely condition at times. That’s why I personally went to counseling for 5 years, though only sporadically during the last 3. It’s not enough to...

Well, in that case, which I also wrote in my earlier post, an MRI is advisable, as the doctors have recommended. I fully understand your fear of worsening. I have had nothing less than 3 or 4 MRI scans since 2019, with hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus, and I eventually got through them all...

I believe this is mainly due to hyperactivity in the central nervous system, which causes an abnormal response to sound. The auditory pathways of the brain are disrupted and not responding as they should. There are many factors, including mental influences, that could possibly worsen this. So...

…and when did I ever say that? In fact, I believe I've said almost the opposite. You asked for advice from someone who's actually been through the same experience. What's happened has happened. It can't be undone. There's no purpose in blaming yourself for what occurred, or blaming others as...

I am very familiar with everything you mention here, because I had stable tinnitus for about 15 years before it worsened after a live concert in 2019. Everything changed after that, including reactivity, increased loudness of the tinnitus, and hyperacusis. I had to adapt as well, and I have...

You are right. If you get stuck for too long in a cycle of thinking about everything with constant fear, you could develop phonophobia as well, which makes recovery even more difficult. It is a balance, and you need to find your own way. Going around with a constant fear of worsening takes a...

I believe we are more prone to damage and setbacks around noise when we are tense and in a state of fight or flight. I have noticed this pattern in myself. Reactive tinnitus can absolutely settle with time. Only time will tell. However, I would definitely recommend proper counselling or CBT to...

Agreed. And in the end, it doesn't really matter what term is used when talking about reactive tinnitus, and whether it is this or that. "Treatments" (not meds) available today, such as CBT, would be the same, no matter what you call it, or whether it is a subset of hyperacusis or not, @Paulie87.

Yes, sort of. They are related in one way or another. I do not get sudden discomfort or pain from loud noise either, only if I have had a flare in tense jaw or TMD issues. About concerts and similar events, unfortunately I can only tell you one thing: stay away. It is a gamble with very high...

Today’s struggle is tomorrow’s strength, today’s setback is tomorrow’s comeback. - Amit Kalantri -

@Nes, you've become more active again, which is good. I believe you being more bothered by tinnitus now is most likely due to two reasons: 1. Since your hyperacusis has gotten better, your perception and awareness of tinnitus are heightened. It does not necessarily mean your tinnitus has...

Honestly, I do not recall many details. I only remember having a more sensitive auditory system with more reactiveness. It was almost just as bad before the MRI, simply because of the increased anxiety, as it was afterward. The fear of the unknown and not knowing what is coming can elevate your...