Recent content by Tom71

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    Help, Feeling Like a Failure

    Have heard of notched music therapy, might give it a try What is residual inhibition?
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    Help, Feeling Like a Failure

    Also going to begin counseling again. Tbh even before my T started I noticed some issues, I think the T just made them more prominent I've made progress already, even this this short a time, so I shouldn't be so down on myself just because I had a bad morning
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    Help, Feeling Like a Failure

    Thanks everyone I'm feeling better I talked to my GP he thinks I have a touch of depression, so we're going to try Remeron to help with that and with sleep, I know it helped many of you Also think I overreacted this morning, thinking the Ambien induced grogginess was sleep deprivation. As the...
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    Help, Feeling Like a Failure

    I've done my best to be positive. I was going to be one of those people who lives with tinnitus with no issue. After 2.5 weeks there are times where I don't even hear my mild to moderate tinnitus for hours. And it usually doesn't bother me when I do. But I've had insomnia, and that's been...
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    Advice on Dealing with Tinnitus and Insomnia?

    Ambien has essentially resolved the issue. Might have to cut back as it makes me sleepy in the AM. Also going to try CBD oil since others say it works.
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    Advice on Dealing with Tinnitus and Insomnia?

    I'm back:) I can often tune out the tinnitus during the day. But since it started 2 weeks ago I've had varying levels of insomnia. Last night was really bad. I've tried melatonin no luck. Benadryl helps but not always. Part of the problem is that I'm on a prednisone taper and it makes me...
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    Anyone Else Notice High Pitched Sounds When Driving?

    Even before tinnitus I would notice some high pitched sounds when driving my Prius. Since tinnitus, or spike in my preexisting very mild tinnitus, these high pitched sounds seem louder, different from my tinnitus. Anyone else had this experience?
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Thanks Probably still there But if it doesn't bother me that's enough for me
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Have calmed down now, heart has slowed Doc wants me to take the steroid in divided doses to avoid that effect And I've managed not to hear my T most of the day. Not sure if it's still there or not and not going to check :)
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Thanks I know what I have to do...calm down and get on with my life. And I'm getting there, but I'm not there yet
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Hmm The what is CBD oil?
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    I work in health care so that might not be OK for me
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    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Good news This burst of anxiety might well be related to the steroids, the nurse is going to consult with the doctor and see. Would explain why I feel so energetic
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    Two Years and Struggling

    :huganimation: Glad you have your faith Would echo the advice to get counseling, CBT helped me a lot with anxiety
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    Tinnitus and Hearing Loss from a Kiss on the Ear

    Hi I understand for most people it does get better, either it decreases, goes away, or your brain adapts and you don't notice it nearly as much