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  1. BrOKeN_1

    T just can't let you have a Lil fun. I'm having new tires put on the motorcycle Tuesday and wr...

    T just can't let you have a Lil fun. I'm having new tires put on the motorcycle Tuesday and wr will see what a bad idea that is. Haha. The weather is nicer and I hate having the bike rot away in a corner of the garage.
  2. BrOKeN_1

    Definitely "Raaaaaaaaaagh". I never know how to congratulate someone on these big occasions. So...

    Definitely "Raaaaaaaaaagh". I never know how to congratulate someone on these big occasions. So lest just go with FUCK TINNITUS! But seriously. Hope your coping reasonably well. Big Hugs!
  3. BrOKeN_1

    I always wonder how musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne, Eric Clapton, Chris Martin, Neil Young...

    I always wonder how musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne, Eric Clapton, Chris Martin, Neil Young, Phil Collins and I'm sure a few others continue to have successful careers in the industry while also dealing with this condition. At what point do you start not giving a f**k?
  4. BrOKeN_1

    Gotta find yourself an introvert. Girl who likes to read. Lol

    Gotta find yourself an introvert. Girl who likes to read. Lol
  5. BrOKeN_1

    Finally Had My Long Overdue Breakdown — Regret, Loss, and the Unbearable Weight of Tinnitus

    One of favorite quotes. Living with chronic unilateral tinnitus is not easy or fun. It can be very difficult to steer your thoughts from depression and suicidal ideation. Not impossible, but extremely difficult. I hope you have some good days soon.
  6. BrOKeN_1

    A Cautionary Tale Regarding Bone Conduction Headphones (Aftershokz OpenComm)

    This is good to know. I’ve been considering trying bone conduction headphones for a while now but never went through with it. You definitely put that idea to rest for me. Sorry to hear you’re dealing with this.
  7. BrOKeN_1

    @Tryn2BHopeful I love that for you. I live for my kids! They a great motivator to fight on.

    @Tryn2BHopeful I love that for you. I live for my kids! They a great motivator to fight on.
  8. BrOKeN_1

    @MindOverMatter @Tryn2BHopeful Thank you for your hopeful comments. Not having a lick of...

    @MindOverMatter @Tryn2BHopeful Thank you for your hopeful comments. Not having a lick of silence since 2020 has been hell. At times I'll feel like I've got this condition managed nicely and then one of these awful spikes can leave you wanting to just throw in the towel. Something has to give. I...
  9. BrOKeN_1

    This current spike is gradually and expertly eroding the layers of psychological defense I built...

    This current spike is gradually and expertly eroding the layers of psychological defense I built over the last few years. Tinnitus is just Evil. Plain and Simple.
  10. BrOKeN_1

    Sorry to hear your spiking. I believe it will settle. If I may? What kind of factory do you work in?

    Sorry to hear your spiking. I believe it will settle. If I may? What kind of factory do you work in?
  11. BrOKeN_1

    "You Can Do It!"

    "You Can Do It!"
  12. BrOKeN_1

    "You Just Do".. I couldn't say it better myself. God knows how we can manage to keep it...

    "You Just Do".. I couldn't say it better myself. God knows how we can manage to keep it together with tinnitus that makes onset look laughable. I can only attribute this to time served.. hope your day finds you distracted in more pleasurable activities. :)
  13. BrOKeN_1

    Well. It was nice while it lasted. Nothing like a good spike to remind you how obnoxiously...

    Well. It was nice while it lasted. Nothing like a good spike to remind you how obnoxiously relentless this condition is.
  14. BrOKeN_1

    *knock on wood* having alot of good days lately. Pain and noise tolerance is up. Anxiety and...

    *knock on wood* having alot of good days lately. Pain and noise tolerance is up. Anxiety and depression are at a low ebb. T is still loud and all encompassing but doesn't seem to be in the driver's seat for now. Wishing everyone here better days.
  15. BrOKeN_1

    2025 fingers crossed

    2025 fingers crossed
  16. BrOKeN_1

    [MEDIA]

  17. BrOKeN_1

    T is in the driver's seat tonight. Destination to be determined.

    T is in the driver's seat tonight. Destination to be determined.
  18. BrOKeN_1

    Sorry to hear your still homebound my friend. But glad to hear you have gotten a break from the...

    Sorry to hear your still homebound my friend. But glad to hear you have gotten a break from the pain. Small improvements are better then none I suppose. Be well.
  19. BrOKeN_1

    It's crazy... I don't think I would have made it long in this life if I had it this severe early...

    It's crazy... I don't think I would have made it long in this life if I had it this severe early on. But who knows.
  20. BrOKeN_1

    Wedding receptions are not chill! Not even a little. Wow... I think I'll wait in the car.

    Wedding receptions are not chill! Not even a little. Wow... I think I'll wait in the car.
  21. BrOKeN_1

    Feeling Raw today. Failure to distract or mask on all levels. Just a spike... just a spike. Hope...

    Feeling Raw today. Failure to distract or mask on all levels. Just a spike... just a spike. Hope all my friends here are coping well enough. Much Love!
  22. BrOKeN_1

    I hope that's the case. Even lower then base line would be great. Lol.

    I hope that's the case. Even lower then base line would be great. Lol.
  23. BrOKeN_1

    Curious how you gauge it as less intrusive even though it has worsened? When my T worsened and...

    Curious how you gauge it as less intrusive even though it has worsened? When my T worsened and became unmaskable it became incredibly intrusive yet I became subjectively less emotionally reactive.
  24. BrOKeN_1

    Seems cliche af. But Mondays are always hell on my tinnitus. It's definitely my work schedule...

    Seems cliche af. But Mondays are always hell on my tinnitus. It's definitely my work schedule adjusting back to graveyard shift after the weekend I assume. But dammit it's like slowely acclimating all week just to go back to square one. *sigh*
  25. BrOKeN_1

    Long time no see. Hope that mean good things on your end.

    Long time no see. Hope that mean good things on your end.
  26. BrOKeN_1

    4 years and counting... silence is but a distant memory. Found a Lenire resource. Tempted.

    4 years and counting... silence is but a distant memory. Found a Lenire resource. Tempted.
  27. BrOKeN_1

    Ditto

    Ditto
  28. BrOKeN_1

    @cjbhab That has been my experience as well. Short of a miracle or maybe just some dumb luck...

    @cjbhab That has been my experience as well. Short of a miracle or maybe just some dumb luck. Gradual worsening seem like the natural trajectory of my T.
  29. BrOKeN_1

    Deciding whether I even want to post a 4 year tinniversary update. Never really thought this...

    Deciding whether I even want to post a 4 year tinniversary update. Never really thought this would be permanent and ever increasing. Alas
  30. BrOKeN_1

    Post Your Favorite Quote(s)!

    "You cannot add days to your life, but you can add life to your days." — Unknown
  31. BrOKeN_1

    I'm glad you are taking control of what you can control. Its tough working a full time job while...

    I'm glad you are taking control of what you can control. Its tough working a full time job while juggling this nasty problem. Kinda wish I had that option. Best of luck.
  32. BrOKeN_1

    Note to self. 'Get comfortable this is now your life.'

    Note to self. 'Get comfortable this is now your life.'
  33. BrOKeN_1

    ... Its Saturday ...

    ... Its Saturday ...
  34. BrOKeN_1

    Finally... Dark Mode

    Finally... Dark Mode
  35. BrOKeN_1

    *hugs*

    *hugs*
  36. BrOKeN_1

    Post Your Favorite Memes

  37. BrOKeN_1

    Well enough. Glad to see you pushing through and continuing to live to the best of your ability...

    Well enough. Glad to see you pushing through and continuing to live to the best of your ability. Good luck with finalizing your dissertation :)
  38. BrOKeN_1

    Poll: Whilst Wearing Earplugs, Does Your Tinnitus Perception Increase?

    Same here. The noise is in my ears and head. Isolation seems to heighten my awareness of it. However, I imagine those with hyperacusis or noise sensitivity may have an entirely different experience.
  39. BrOKeN_1

    @2049v Believe it or not you can habituate to even our level. Ideation is extremely common. I...

    @2049v Believe it or not you can habituate to even our level. Ideation is extremely common. I use a low dose Prozac to keep my mental health in check. Other then that you just deal with it one day at a time. I can pretty much do what I want now although I avoid venues I know will be loud.
  40. BrOKeN_1

    I think how you handle it plays a huge part. I hear mine over almost everything under 80db. I...

    I think how you handle it plays a huge part. I hear mine over almost everything under 80db. I don't even try and mask it anymore.
  41. BrOKeN_1

    Be careful out there mate. Best wishes! Happy for you.

    Be careful out there mate. Best wishes! Happy for you.
  42. BrOKeN_1

    Uplifting Quotes and Words

  43. BrOKeN_1

    @Kain Sorry to hear you been struggling with your mental health lately. I know it can be rough...

    @Kain Sorry to hear you been struggling with your mental health lately. I know it can be rough at times. Hope you can find your footing soon
  44. BrOKeN_1

    Good ol dumb humor. I'm just finishing up the office myself. A good comedy can help lighten the...

    Good ol dumb humor. I'm just finishing up the office myself. A good comedy can help lighten the load.
  45. BrOKeN_1

    @2049v I totally get that. Considering where you are in your journey. 4 months in with no Sleep...

    @2049v I totally get that. Considering where you are in your journey. 4 months in with no Sleep and my wife was looking to have me committed. It's hard to say what will happen should you stay in the fight. But I've been here long enough to see major improvements in most people. And others...
  46. BrOKeN_1

    Your already getting stronger. It may not be apparent. But it's happening nonetheless. Stay hopeful.

    Your already getting stronger. It may not be apparent. But it's happening nonetheless. Stay hopeful.
  47. BrOKeN_1

    Try and remember you've beat it down once and you can do it agian. Massive spikes are the...

    Try and remember you've beat it down once and you can do it agian. Massive spikes are the absolute worst. Praying for you Sis!
  48. BrOKeN_1

    Happy Birthday! @PennyCat

    Happy Birthday! @PennyCat
  49. BrOKeN_1

    Chit Chat and All That...

    What sparked your interest in retiring to Ireland from the United States? Had you been there before? I ask because I've always wanted to visit Europe, but I haven't yet crossed the ocean. I hope you're having a blessed day.
  50. BrOKeN_1

    Yep.. same here. Probably why the T has gotten gradually louder and more intrusive over the...

    Yep.. same here. Probably why the T has gotten gradually louder and more intrusive over the years. I don't have the luxury of just hiding out. Not sure that would even work for me. Stay strong girl.
  51. BrOKeN_1

    Tinnitus doesn't stop for you. Why should you stop for tinnitus?

    Tinnitus doesn't stop for you. Why should you stop for tinnitus?
  52. BrOKeN_1

    My Dream Is to Get a Motorcycle License — Can Driving a Motorcycle Make Tinnitus Worse?

    My Harley Sportster hasn't left the garage in almost two years, and it's starting to get to me. I really want to ride. Lately, I have seriously considered selling the bike and looking into something electric. I know it's not the same, but maybe I can still get that open-road feeling.
  53. BrOKeN_1

    Wild Orgasms and Heroin! My bad. You said ONE reason. In all seriousness though I hope you catch...

    Wild Orgasms and Heroin! My bad. You said ONE reason. In all seriousness though I hope you catch a break real soon. Much love.
  54. BrOKeN_1

    Very, very poor sleep last two days. Not letting its get to to me quite yet. Also not...

    Very, very poor sleep last two days. Not letting its get to to me quite yet. Also not sustainable for good mental health. *breathe*
  55. BrOKeN_1

    2024 US Presidential Election

    The last thing they want is Kamala talking off-script. She has nothing.
  56. BrOKeN_1

    @4Grace agreed. At this point all I really want for you brother in that tldamn pain to go away...

    @4Grace agreed. At this point all I really want for you brother in that tldamn pain to go away. Tinnitus is hard enough to cope with by itself. Much Love. Keep fighting my man. Give it all you got.
  57. BrOKeN_1

    @kingsfan yea.. its pretty much impossible to mask unless I'm cranking shit up over 80dbs and...

    @kingsfan yea.. its pretty much impossible to mask unless I'm cranking shit up over 80dbs and that doesn't seem reasonable. The only saving grace I have at this point is no hyperacusis or physical pain.
  58. BrOKeN_1

    Battling Unexpected Daily Headaches and Aggravating Tinnitus

    It sounds like you're intentionally putting yourself in an environment that's not exactly easy on the ears. I suggest you avoid engaging in those activities again without proper hearing protection. Hopefully, with time and a bit of luck, your symptoms will improve. Best of luck!
  59. BrOKeN_1

    Most here would agree that headphones are almost never a good idea. I personally would use them...

    Most here would agree that headphones are almost never a good idea. I personally would use them sparingly and a for short durations if at all.
  60. BrOKeN_1

    My Aids literally just became really expensive head phones that may or may not be safe to use. I...

    My Aids literally just became really expensive head phones that may or may not be safe to use. I do like having the white noise option always available.