2002 was still kind of easy for me tinnitus wise... but the worsenings in 2009 and 2017-2018, I would rather have died in 2009 than be alive today.
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I don't really think there is light at the end of the tunnel. You need to be prepared that you will be suffering with this 10-30 years more. You should stop waiting for a treatment and try to continue your life as best as you can. If anything ever comes available, it will be GLOBAL HEADLINE NEWS.