Recent content by TLion

I’m so desperate. Who can relate in waiting the bad days out till you are allowed to sleep to have a better day? My pattern is pretty much on/off so I’m only living on 50%. The bad days I’m in bed 99%. Is anyone else like this?

Is it possible that Mirtazapine quietens the tinnitus a bit? And if yes would this be constant while on the drug? Today it seemed a little quieter for me but my ears went a little haywire. That’s why I asked about serotonin.

I did make an account and will see what they say. The problem is that I’m still on Paxil. They now gave me Mirtazapine 30 mg to stabilize my mood and to start tapering the Paxil. But it needs time to kick in. And it also raises Serotonin. Could that again worsen it for me, although Mirtazapine...

I can in so many ways relate (nerve pain, ear pressure, clicking, highly sensitive nervous system, not feeling like normal tinnitus/hyperacusis). As you know, my symptoms came from tapering Paxil and reinstating it. How are you now? Did some symptoms subside?

If the SSRI-induced worsening really is reversible, I’d be tapering right now. But for me so much hope is gone because I have already taken it for 4 months and I cannot believe coming off will be of any help after all this. What do you think?

I’m sure that it caused it but am 4 months in. And in addition to this I still have symptoms from the first withdrawing in 08/2022. I don’t feel like my brain is in homeostasis so another withdrawal could be dangerous. What do you think?

I’m currently at a psych ward. They want to help me taper it down but it takes time. It’s one of the most difficult to come off SSRIs (Paxil). So just stopping it doesn’t work. I already tried to taper but couldn’t stand the worsening. I feel trapped.

Hello, I’m a 42-year-old man with family (wife, 4 kids) and I experienced a worsening of my pre-existing tinnitus from an SSRI 4 months ago. It’s gotten gradually worse and I cannot cope any more. I’m still on the SSRI because I’m afraid to taper off which made my tinnitus louder the last time...

Hi from Germany to you!

I’m currently 4 months in and am aware of my tinnitus 24/7. I just can’t let it go. It’s a screech and it’s reactive.

Hi Dave, i am an avid musician playing in 3 bands with my electric guitar. Four months ago I experienced a worsening of pre-existing tinnitus and since then nothing has been the same. I had to quit all music and barely make it through the day. Your post gives me hope. I have 4 little kids to...

Not sure how... Some days are manageable, but others are brutal. I hope to get a grip soon.

My ears still hurt from yesterday. I won’t leave the bedroom today and my family won’t understand. The cinema was testing grounds. I slept 10 hours with the Xanax and don’t feel better. I feel like life isn’t possible like this.

I have a family, 4 little kids, and for the past 4 months I’ve been withdrawing from life. I went to the cinema with them today, I couldn’t stand the noise, even with earplugs. After the cinema I’m alone in my room and took a Xanax because the tinnitus is so loud. It’s not just withdrawing, it’s...