No, it doesn't really matter. There.is no certain cure either way. But there are great possibilities to move on and get better. Acceptance of whatever the reason is, is step 1.
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It's very possible, since it has been reported a lot with SSRI's. I seemed to get an intermittent tone chirp/ring that started on Sertraline (SSRI) in less than a week of using it, but I went off it after 8 days total due to stomach pain. I never had that with Nortriptyline (tricyclic AD) last year or any effect on tinnitus. Doesn't matter if you're going to stay off SSRI's.
@MindOverMatter trust me I am trying. Some days I got it, other days I don't. I plan on getting there!