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@Luman, I do not correspond with you on this thread, so I will not comment on your perception of this photo. Good luck. Post to your heart’s content. I will see you on a different thread if our paths cross again. Take care.

That is a Nazi salute. Tinnitus does not make you blind, although some sufferers develop floaters. Take care, big guy.

Gotta have my grilled rats and ant eggs. You make a good point. My older brother married a Dutch woman, and I have visited about eight times. I have traveled all over the country. You would love it during the summertime. Norway is beautiful. I have never been, but I would love to visit my...

I miss my screechy tinnitus friends. I hope you’re all doing well and feeling some joy. DL

Sounds like you’ve got PMS, brother, sister? 😜

I’ve never tried Clonazepam before. I’ll check if it’s available in Laos and give it a try. Valium is easy to find here, which is why I went with that. Thanks for the tip, @Nick47!

Family reunion? 😀

@MindOverMatter, your words and your message touch my soul. I find these affirmations helpful and inspirational. You have touched my heart, and I thank you. Thank you. Sending you peace, love, and strength. Sending everyone on this forum who is suffering from this affliction hope, love, and...

It takes a lot of discipline for me not to become a raging addict. I will have a two-day binge and then force myself to stay away for as long as I can. If I make it three weeks, I am super happy. If I could go a month, it would be a miracle. The first few days are rough, but then my energy...

This is really hard. I practice being stoic, loving my family, and loving the world, yet I have to contend with profound hearing loss and loud tinnitus 24 hours a day. I aim to go three weeks without medication, but if I fall short at two, I go to the pharmacy and take up to 70 milligrams of...

Hi, my friend. How long have you been using Carbamazepine? Do you have any thoughts on it as a possible fix for tinnitus? Take care.

Hi, brother, I don’t think your political adversaries know Carlsen. I play with my kids but never bothered to memorize the algorithms and patterns. I look forward to playing with you and enjoying a beautiful day in Norway. Take care, my friend, and keep speaking your truth. I do not have...

Great news, @Elmer B Fuddled! That’s awesome. I’m so happy for you and your loved ones. Yahoooooooo! Sending warm regards, love, hugs, and good vibes to big brother Elmer and all my friends here. Ciao for now, my tinnitus family!

@tpj, hi. Agreed—you have every right to weigh in. Trump is all over the Epstein flight logs and phone records, which is why he didn’t want the information released. I follow politics around the world, including in Australia. The world is a mess. That said, this thread is super toxic, full of...

Great question, and hello. The dismantling of much of our infrastructure and the foundations of a functioning society is insane. Foreign aid is important, but building things like the Chinese do is far better than simply giving money away, except in cases of food and starvation relief. UNRWA...

Agreed. I also appreciate cutting ties with the WHO, UNRWA, and the UN in general, which is a farce. He is on a roll, and I hope things work out well. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and this NYC hustler might just pull it off. Fingers crossed for good luck. Am I now a fascist? Sex...

Bro, Write everything down here and keep it simple. Wwe have brain damage caused by inner ear damage. Make a list and review the posts you just made. Talk about your inability to go out, the physical pain from sound, and anything else relevant. Does your doctor even know what hyperacusis is...

Good Lord, you need a break. I hope you find some relief soon. Stay strong, big brother. DL

Here's a suggestion regarding discussing your condition and disability status with your doctor. Write down your symptoms as you described them: Inner ear pain and a burning sensation that is debilitating. Inability to go outside due to extreme sound sensitivity, which makes noise physically...

Hi @just1morething, I’m struggling with tinnitus—it’s a battle. Thankfully, my family is doing well. They’re safe, sound, and far removed from the chaos, doing what kids should be doing: playing and studying. As for the issue with the athlete, my stance is clear—no men in women’s sports. It’s...

She’s got a nice package. Thanks for the post, @just1morething. @grate_biff, how are you, my Viking friend? Happy New Year, brother. Stay safe and strong. I’m praying for a little peace and quiet for us. Embrace happiness whenever possible. Sending you a big Viking bear hug!

Dearest @ZFire, I’m aware of the billionaire club on both sides. I’m just a guy with tinnitus, trying my best to provide for my family, be a good role model, and show kindness to others. Lately, I’ve retreated into my art and am working towards an exhibition. I’ll try to capture some good...

Best of luck to the Trump administration. Let’s pull together and thrive. I’m an optimist and have high hopes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, my tinnitus friends!

Happy Thanksgiving, my screechy friends.

Thanks for the update. Stay strong, @Elmer B Fuddled. Sending hugs and best wishes for a speedy and sound recovery. DL

Hi there, @UKBloke, Thank you, my friend. I appreciate you getting back to me and for your suggestion. I will look into the magnesium spray. It is worth a try. This is definitely a tough nut to crack. Today, I bought foam earplugs here in Laos, which is a first for me. I even used my first...

Hello, friends, Just checking in with some news from me, Daniel. Raising three kids is a huge responsibility and takes a lot of effort, but I think I am getting better at it. I feel like I am becoming a better husband too. Recently, I read 1984, and it sent me into a deep depression, not just...

Hi, friend! This image and your comment made me laugh. Thank you for that! I hope you are doing well.

Sirens are pure hell for me. Whenever I hear one, I stop whatever I’m doing and plug my ears with my fingers, or I even duck into an alcove or alley for some shelter. I ride my bicycle as my main means of transportation, so if I hear an ambulance coming, I pull over and cover my ears...

Congratulations, Trump supporters—what a true red wave. I wish the best for my country and the wider world. I hope the dollar stays strong, Americans come closer together, and that manufacturing returns to the U.S., especially for computer chips and other essential industrial goods. As for the...

Missed you, my friend! I hope you’re doing well in all aspects of your life. I’ve stopped weighing in on this thread but still keep up with U.S. and international news. I often find myself perplexed or still forming my stance on some of the big issues, wars, and more. I’m still listening to my...

Hello, @Elmer B Fuddled, I was thinking about you today and just wanted you to know that you’re important, valued, and loved by me and everyone else here with “screeching ears” on this forum. You’re blessed to have a wonderful, supportive partner to help you through this. Sending you warm...

Many countries and unstable leaders possess nuclear weapons, and we have lived with the threat of mass destruction for decades, ever since Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The danger could come from a crazed leader bent on destruction, human error, or even a cyber-attack. This existential threat has...

Funny, I’ve got to be honest. When I see your pictures of turkeys and deer visiting your house, I’m thinking protein—BBQ, stews, good eating! War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. 1984 — George Orwell Stay strong. Be gentle with yourself. Have a sauna. Hugs from Laos!

@just1morething, hi my friend, I’d like to suggest a book that I think you’ll really enjoy and may even make you laugh out loud. It’s *A Walk in the Woods* by Bill Bryson. I think you’ll love it! By the way, how’s your inflammation? Is it getting any better?

You have my complete understanding. Kids love to scream. But they can be coaxed out of it. It's awful, I truly empathize. Tough ages. Tell them about your ears , and get. Help when possible .Massive hugs..you have been awarded a gold medal. 10 of them. Hugs

Foam ear plugs, ear muffs. And consistent teaching and patience. I raised three boys. I would tickle them with ear muffs. Your kids are a tough age. You have all my sympathy. Dont give up Mom. Your a star

No need to apologize. The U.S. pushes antidepressants like candy—it's crazy. I would recommend continuing to see this doctor; you're lucky to have one. I don't have that option. I use Tinnitus Talk to gather information. Perhaps next time you meet with him, you could ask about implants as a...

The neuro-otolaryngologist is like the queen in chess — the best piece, outranking both the ENT and the audiologist. Has this impressive doctor made any recommendations for the future, perhaps in a few years, that don't involve drugs? In other words, does your doctor see anything promising on...

You can borrow mine. A long-term lease is fine.

It's over my head. I will have to ponder this.

I am an American citizen, just like you. We are allowed to have passports—there's some news for you. I'm proud of you! Don't give up. Pump iron if you can. Great work, brother. Stay at 2 mg as long as necessary. Stay well, and don't give up.

Elmer, we have school shootings year-round. It's as American as apple pie.

There was another school shooting today in Sioux city. Welcome back, kids.

We started the school year with a tragic school shooting. The AR, a military-grade assault weapon, seems to be the shooter's weapon of choice due to its power, large magazines, and other features. I feel deeply sorry for the young ones who are now traumatized just by going to and from school...

Frequency Therapeutics made millions through pump-and-dump schemes. Everyone does it, but it's still a scumbag move. I bet their summer houses, BMWs, and Christmas dinners are top-notch. It still irks me knowing it led to a flop, and they were shilling to inflate the share prices. Crooks.

Hello, @LukeYoung. How do you do that? Sometimes, if I press my finger under my earlobe where there is a slight depression, it helps calm the spasms. I apply full force and hold it until the TTTS subsides. What do you do?

I hope you start your fitness program tomorrow—there’s no need to put it off. The rewards are tangible. I genuinely believe that doing so will increase the chemicals related to happiness and will be an excellent example for your children to see. We must strive to control what is within our...

I will remain positive, too. I'm thinking of you, my friend. Take care.

Hey bro, I support the party that stands with workers and the working class, not the billionaire elite. I back the party that can handle losing an election with grace. I support the party prioritizing public schools and ensuring kids can eat at school rather than banning books. I believe in...

Wow, big news. Slow and steady—I’m sure you'll beat this. You've already endured so much, and I’m sorry the universe is testing you again. But there’s reason to be cautiously hopeful, especially considering the location and the fact that they found it when they did. We are just vessels. And...

Well, bud, if there ever is a jeopardy game for tinnitus sufferers, you just upped my game. T sucks

How dare you take the Lord's name in vain and still call yourself a Christian. I will now demand an extra portion of bacon on my vegetarian pizza to celebrate Vice President Harris's historic victory.

I am sorry to hear about your situation, brother @Pinhead. I wanted to share something that might help you. There’s a doctor named Silverstein from Sarasota, Florida, a Harvard professor, ENT specialist, and inventor. He actually invented ear tubes and pioneered a procedure called round window...

I believe Gaby's hyperacusis did her in. A car 1 mile away would hurt her. Regardless, inner ear nerve damage and brain damage are a brutal cocktail. Suicide is a reasonable response to such relentless torture. It takes luck, patience, grit, hope, acceptance, and mental exercises to combat...

The same could be said about "humanity." I’ve got fish to grill—literally—four catfish, along with some squash, onions, garlic, and peppers. That’s the plan. Afterward, I’m going to work out with my 15-year-old, who has finally reached the point where he can keep up with me in sports and...

I strongly agree.

I understand. Hyperacusis is debilitating like nothing else. I promise no jokes like @ZFire, but I will continue to worry and be concerned for you. If I can help you in any way, just let me know. Love and wishes for better days and a gentle hug, Daniel

So true. Although @just1morething has shown me that a vegetarian pizza with bacon is superb, and some contributors have stopped referring to VP Harris as a whore, which is a move in the right direction. So, there have been some small changes regarding pizza and name-calling. Not too shabby; it's...

I've been thinking about you today, trying to brainstorm ideas that might help. Being housebound isn't ideal—what can you do to get out more? Are you staying indoors because of noise outside, or has it become a habit, driven by fear or routine? Both are difficult cycles to break, but spending...