Skinjob

Skinjob

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    I don't have hyperacusis but certain sounds feel uncomfortable to listen to. It's more that the T drains my enjoyment and motivation to create music.
    Has your tinnitus worsened, why is that do you think?
    Contrast
    that's mild hyperacusis.
    Skinjob
    My tinnitus seems to worsen a few times a year. It's now much louder than it was just a few years ago. I have a set of 3M Peltors that I wear constantly, along with foam earplugs, I have the quietest job I could find, and I retired from writing songs, playing and singing years ago. But my ears are very unforgiving. However, I still want to live and I dream of making music again, like you do.
    H
    I don't play live anymore, but I can still create music and sing just fine as long as I keep the volume low and use speakers instead of headphones. But most days the T just drains my motivation for everything and I just play video games to escape my anxiety
    Skinjob
    In my experience, alcohol helps blunt tinnitus severity. Cheers!
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    Skinjob
    If your tinnitus is highly reactive or if you suspect you are becoming hyperacusic, a glass or two (although I had three last night) of wine does take the edge off. Strangely, I feel that I can hear details in music a bit better when there is less pain, and alcohol lowers the pain of sound for me.
    Skinjob
    I also practice meditation, which makes me focus less on tinnitus even as loud as it has become. But my tinnitus at its recent levels has been a challenge.
    I don't intend to become an alcoholic because of tinnitus. I want to try bimodal stimulation as soon as it is available in my country.
    H
    I've stopped meditating since I got T, and I also quit my job teaching yoga overnight. My mind used to be my sanctuary but now it's something I constantly try to escape. However, I have to find a way back to my practice or I'm lost. It's probably going to be more important than ever looking forward.
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