BrOKeN_1

BrOKeN_1

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  • BrOKeN_1
    It gets better. The ringing doesn't rule me anymore. It's there it's loud its a part of me. But thank God the fear is gone. Better days
    ASilverLight
    I'm definitely less bothered these days but I'd still kill for something that keeps my T from fluctuating by the hour
    kuromi
    I feel the same way. I'm completely adjusted to it now I'd say. Hope you're well buddy.
    BrOKeN_1
    Officially 6 months since onset. Mild acceptance at best. Still quite bothersome. All day.. every day. At least sleep has improved. YOLO!
    BrOKeN_1
    Took my son to see Godzilla vs Kingkong! Glad I took plugs! Awesome Movie. Very Loud! #protectyourself #livealittle
    BrOKeN_1
    At this point I don't think the T volume changes.. merely my perception of the volume. Highly dependent upon environment and stress level.
    BrOKeN_1
    May be sabotaging myself. Trying to enjoy previous habits got me spiking a bit. I know.. I know.. 'stupid is as stupid does'. Forest Gump
    starrynights
    What kind of hobbies?
    twa
    hugs~
    BrOKeN_1
    The kind some T sufferers would frown upon. I'll leave it at that. ;)
    BrOKeN_1
    Just another T-eriffic Saturday night! Evenings are always annoyingly loud or at least precieved that way... another day in paradise.
    BrOKeN_1
    @twa started Journaling about 3 weeks from onset.. I've actually gauged my progress on less but more positive entries.
    BrOKeN_1
    It hurts my heart that other can not at least enjoy low volume entertainment. Please don't be too hard on yourselves. Much Love!
    BrOKeN_1
    @Steph1710 Music and Podcasts are essential to my sanity.. I cannot.. Will not.. stop. Music stays at or below comfort level always.
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    Bill Bauer
    If you are getting T spikes after these music/podcast sessions, you are playing with fire.
    Steph1710
    @Bill Bauer, me, personally, I don't ever have spikes from sound. Also, I only listen to music whilst wearing earplugs, and I mostly listen to it when I'm working outside. I also play it through my Bose speakers which are very good quality. :)

    Oh, and if I think my ears aren't enjoying a certain frequency, I soon turn it down or off.
    BrOKeN_1
    @Bill Bauer fortunately I never get spikes from music either. I understand the sentiment. My audiologist suggested that my T might get worse after returning the hearing aids I couldn't afford a few days ago. Whether that is true or he is just disappointed about not making a sale. Idk. I refuse to be a slave to this incessant noise though.
    BrOKeN_1
    Must manage perceived volume.. had to return the hearing aids today. Skeptical of aid help. Or if tolerance improved. Either way.. looking^
    tracyNYC
    If I didn't have hearing loss, I'd return mine. I keep wondering (worrying!) if they are worsening my tinnitus.
    BrOKeN_1
    Hurry Up And Wait... On the cusp of month 4 now. Coping better and not downward spiraling anymore. T is still constant.. life goes on.
    BrOKeN_1
    3 1/2 months later.. tone and pitch remain steady. Tolerance much improved. Steady we go... baby steps.
    Ilias T
    Hopefully turn into giant steps. I wish I got this when I was like 50 or something but not 15 :(
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      buttercake

    Kinda same here, except that I am almost 4 weeks behind you. Sursum corda!
    BrOKeN_1
    Took the family tubing and ice-skating yesterday. Was a good distraction. Wish that worked for everyone here. Never a dull moment with T.
    BrOKeN_1
    @Orions Pain Have you tried crickets? They are almost as annoying as the T. Yet I've learned to almost enjoy the chirpy little bastards!
    O
    I have :( any audio from a speaker flares my face/ear pain badly. Thank you though
    BrOKeN_1
    Sorry to hear that brother. I'm such a puss I can't imagine have pain accompanied tinnitus. Stay strong man.
    BrOKeN_1
    Played some FFX Remake today.. tolerated it ok. It's a hard life for a gamer with T. No more FPS for this guy.
    Gareth Davies
    I'd recommend Subnautica; no guns in sight. Buuuut you might want to avoid if you have thalassophobia.
    BrOKeN_1
    Uncomfortably Comfortable.. Excitedly Anxious.. Obnoxiously Noisy.. Neverending Nervousness.. Obsessively Compulsive.. Sleep Deprived Daily.
    V
    Tell me about it.
    Drachen
    Would love to have some nootropic of some sort that just allows your brain to *chill* without messing with the necessary functions. It honestly seems like so much of the problem just deals with overexcitation.
    BrOKeN_1
    Can someone pull the T over and let me out. Its been fun and all but I'd like to go home now and get some sleep. Does humor help? Idk... :/
    Drachen
    I'm with you there. This has certainly been an experience of which I no longer wish to be a part. When things calm down, I will most certainly have a better appreciation of life. This all has trivialized a great majority of my depressive triggers from before. Quality of life is of utmost importance.
    BrOKeN_1
    Drachen
    Certainly interesting indeed, and a lot of what he said rings (sorry!) true, but he also takes a bit of a "doctor good, supplement scary" approach, especially with that last line. He doesn't seem to understand how many ENTs/audiologists don't know/care about the condition and can't really consult with you anyway on supplement strategies.
    BrOKeN_1
    @Drachen Good luck with the ENT today. Fingers crossed you'll find some relief bud.
    Drachen
    How I wish that were the case. If you're interested, I updated my introduction thread with how it went and how today is going. Not feeling too hot, but I appreciate your warmth.
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