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  1. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    Yeah, I’m trying to avoid this right now. I know the topic of overprotection is somewhat controversial in this community, but I do think there's some truth to it. For the first month, I didn’t really think about it too much. I wore my muffs whenever I left my room but took them off as soon as I...
  2. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    Thanks for your input. I think I can handle giving up things like concerts or going to the cinema. What hurts the most is having to give up headphones, but I believe I'll eventually learn to cope. I just want to regain some sense of normalcy again. Right now, I basically need to wear earmuffs...
  3. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    I wanted to provide an update on my situation. Unfortunately, I've encountered my first real setback, which has undone all the progress I had made—and then some. I'm currently worse than ever. My tinnitus has spiked and become either reactive or unstable, though I'm not entirely sure which. It...
  4. sandyknight

    it started with just a little whistle/ringing but after some damage it got worse and its now...

    it started with just a little whistle/ringing but after some damage it got worse and its now static in music. its very frustrating
  5. sandyknight

    has anyone had dysacusis (sound distortions) improve. it feels like I'm in a unique boat cuz I...

    has anyone had dysacusis (sound distortions) improve. it feels like I'm in a unique boat cuz I think mine comes from hearing loss
  6. sandyknight

    idk if thats worse or better than hyperacusis

    idk if thats worse or better than hyperacusis
  7. sandyknight

    i might have auditory recruitment instead of hyperacusis. haven't seen an ENT/audiologist since...

    i might have auditory recruitment instead of hyperacusis. haven't seen an ENT/audiologist since this all began.
  8. sandyknight

    resisting the urge to listen to music on my phone is so hard

    resisting the urge to listen to music on my phone is so hard
  9. sandyknight

    It is a miracle my H hasn’t devolved into Nox, especially after the first few days when I was...

    It is a miracle my H hasn’t devolved into Nox, especially after the first few days when I was dragged to a noisy restaurant without ear pro.
  10. sandyknight

    Super intrusive ringing to a mild whistle with the fan. Haven’t listened to any digital audio so...

    Super intrusive ringing to a mild whistle with the fan. Haven’t listened to any digital audio so I don’t know if that aspect has improved.
  11. sandyknight

    The distortions are improving again. Had a setback like a few hours after my first post that...

    The distortions are improving again. Had a setback like a few hours after my first post that made them worse but they’re tolerable again.
  12. sandyknight

    But to stay positive, the mental aspect of this is improving. Appetite is returning and I’m not...

    But to stay positive, the mental aspect of this is improving. Appetite is returning and I’m not bedridden, even with worsened symptoms
  13. sandyknight

    Unbelievably difficult to limit noise exposure when living with 3 other people and in a house...

    Unbelievably difficult to limit noise exposure when living with 3 other people and in a house with paper thin walls.
  14. sandyknight

    Think my distortions are starting to fade a little bit now. Aural fullness also is pretty rare now.

    Think my distortions are starting to fade a little bit now. Aural fullness also is pretty rare now.
  15. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    Is there anything I could do in the meantime to help alleviate the clicking? I'm trying to keep my noise exposure under control, but this clicking and the popping of my jaw are annoying as hell.
  16. sandyknight

    People with Dysacusis, Distortions or Loudness Hyperacusis — Describe Your Symptoms!

    Man, oh man, how I hate how I was essentially forced to damage my ears. Now, the distortions have increased from a noticeable droning/lawnmower sound to near-constant ringing. I’m not too bothered by it emotionally. Either they fade, I habituate, or some pharmaceutical company (Cilcare, mainly)...
  17. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    I wanted to add one more thing that might be trouble later on. About 70% of the time, when I swallow without drinking or eating, I hear this clicking noise in both ears. Sometimes it’s pretty loud, and sometimes it’s not. I’m currently using a decongestant, but I don’t think I’m seeing much...
  18. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    From what I've read so far, this seems to be the most common method of recovery, and I’d like to eventually employ this strategy. Though not exactly comparable, I sleep with a fan at the lowest level for some background noise. It does not cause me any discomfort, but I’ve read reports from...
  19. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    I believe mine started when I accidentally blasted myself with music while wearing noise-cancelling headphones. It took a few days for the symptoms to really come into effect. Prior to that accident, I had already had tinnitus for about eight years but had grown accustomed to it.
  20. sandyknight

    How to Stop the Progression of Mild Hyperacusis?

    Hello all, as the title suggests, I’m seeking advice on stopping and undoing the progression of mild hyperacusis. The two most annoying symptoms right now are the noise sensitivity and the noise distortions. I spent about a week being anxious and depressed, but I think reading enough success...
  21. sandyknight

    Tinnitus Worsened by Infection

    By now, I’m beginning to think this isn’t (or ever was) an infection. My symptoms never quite aligned with anything I could find anyway. Some of my symptoms have waned, others haven’t. Runny nose, aural pressure, frequent sneezing, and distortions are better, but now I think my noise...
  22. sandyknight

    Tinnitus Worsened by Infection

    I've been dealing with tinnitus for eight years and have learned to tune it out, but recently something has changed. I've noticed that my tinnitus now includes new noises, but only when certain frequencies are being played. When my fan is on, I hear a low-pitched buzzing, like someone mowing...