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    Uplifting Quotes and Words

    Just a handful of quotes that I picked up lately and that I wanted to share: "Staying positive does not mean everything will turn out okay. Rather, it means you will be okay no matter how things turn out." — Unknown “Don't define yourself by what you lost, but by what you do with what's left.”...
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    Having a rough day w. self-blame.I want to be kind to myself but it’s hard when I feel I messed...

    Having a rough day w. self-blame.I want to be kind to myself but it’s hard when I feel I messed up.Going to bed now.Grateful for this space.
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    Just came home from some hours spent with an old friend. Felt like T was gone. Now I’m home and...

    Just came home from some hours spent with an old friend. Felt like T was gone. Now I’m home and T is back kind of loud. Grateful for friends
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    Some days I can forget about it for several hours even half days! And then moments later it...

    Some days I can forget about it for several hours even half days! And then moments later it stresses me out and makes me worry.
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    Having a bad day today and it makes me worry a bit – and that makes the day even worse. Let me...

    Having a bad day today and it makes me worry a bit – and that makes the day even worse. Let me try to relax a little, okay?
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    I wouldn’t mind if family members sometimes asked how I’m doing. When I don’t complain they...

    I wouldn’t mind if family members sometimes asked how I’m doing. When I don’t complain they think I have been cured? Or maybe afraid to ask.
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    At music camp for kids. It’s all acoustic but I wear ear plugs. It’s fine but I’m bit sad to...

    At music camp for kids. It’s all acoustic but I wear ear plugs. It’s fine but I’m bit sad to hear loud T on top of the kids’ beautiful music
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    @Mo8409 Mild high pitch T since I was a teenager (loud concerts, I think). Now, 30 years later...

    @Mo8409 Mild high pitch T since I was a teenager (loud concerts, I think). Now, 30 years later, sudden severe increase (due to loud sound exposure and stress, I think).
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    Yup, I know that feeling very well. I remind myself of recent good days and find hope in that...

    Yup, I know that feeling very well. I remind myself of recent good days and find hope in that there will be more of those easier and peaceful days.
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    Will I get just one day without being annoyed with my T? I know asking that question might be...

    Will I get just one day without being annoyed with my T? I know asking that question might be counter productive to my wish come true.
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    Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) 2023 Conference

    Great news, @Hazel! I sent a little too and I hope you’ll get the expenses covered. Have a good time and thanks for going to the conference on our behalf — and even giving a talk!
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    Had a quiet T day being busy with practical matters. Felt great! Now I’m taking a well deserved...

    Had a quiet T day being busy with practical matters. Felt great! Now I’m taking a well deserved break and T is very loud!!! (I’ll be okay).
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    Thinking about you all and wishing you a good night or day, where ever you are. I am having hard...

    Thinking about you all and wishing you a good night or day, where ever you are. I am having hard days here and hope for better day tomorrow.
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    Gone through months of stress and was hoping for a relief but now life is a living nightmare. T...

    Gone through months of stress and was hoping for a relief but now life is a living nightmare. T on top, of course, and I feel so much worry.
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    Still have increased loudness due to the cold I got. It’s driving me bonkers.

    Still have increased loudness due to the cold I got. It’s driving me bonkers.