Just be smart - avoid unnecessary noise exposure. If your tinnitus is mild enough, habituation is a real possibility to help with the anxiety and live a somewhat normal life.
Making choice 1 was probably the biggest regret of my entire life.
It's clear to me that once the DCN is hyperactive it can get worse. It's not worth any risk.
Famous last words everyone but: If it gets worse, it gets worse. And if it doesn't, it doesn't. The only way I'll know is if it does. I won't be stupid but I won't shelter myself anymore. I just need to live my life again even if my ears are fkn hurting dude lol