@Thizzle some... in terms of sounds sensitivity and mental well being. T is still there, still varies, and still drives me crazy sometimes. I wish it were gone or less, but that doesn't seem to be going happen.
I will likely try to avoid the site for the most part. It's hard to avoid the negative posts. I am not saying they are not valid, or that I have have not done or will do the same. It's just not helping me right now.
@4Grace I dont much see the point in posting much anymore. Mostly when I have a really bad day. T still sucks, I have had some improvements here or there. It tends to go back and forth.
I am still taking a low dose. 2mg give or take. I don't know if it helps or not at this point, I just cant seem to get to a point where I can get off of it.
I was also told I should be happy I am not deaf with T by an audiologist. Moral is... it can always be worse... but it's also always relative. I hope we all find peace someday.
@SumGuy its the nature of T. It can fluctuate for alot of reasons. Stress and sleep can be big factors. Sodium, caffeine, msg... Yours could be related to fluid in your ears so allergies could affect it. Trust me we all understand the feeling all to well. Hang in there.
I had that in the beginning of this journey. I was very sensitive to brakes squealing, plates banging around, crinkling of bags. It did go away eventually, I never had any associated pain.
Not to jinx it, but it seems like a good sign that you are having moments of silence. No silence here in 10 months! Happy to see someone getting better!
@gameover I had more hope then. I had hope in habituation, sound therapy, supplements, that someone would help me, and somehow I would be the "exception" and get better. The fact that they say it gets easier with time. I cant say that it has, I can hide my distress better, if that's improvement...
Sadly I have to agree with your sentiment. My doctor denies to this day what happened after I took Lexapro, stating it's "impossible." These drugs do help a certain number of people, and some have had success with them. We were not among those people and got the "shit end of the stick." There is...
I was on Lexapro for 10+ years. I stopped about 2 years ago. When I started taking it again, I immediately got tinnitus. I would express caution in starting any antidepressant. I would certainly discuss your concerns with your doctor.
I don't know how much longer I can do this. Working, taking care of family, struggling with screaming T all day long and trying to act like its OK for my kids. Screaming, humming, insanity in my FN head. Not sure I will see my kids graduate school. Gotta attempt science fair today. Why didnt God...
I wish i could of started with Mild Stable T. I keep hoping for improvement, and when I have a better day I think maybe... but then its right back to hell again. Starting to wish I could just make myself numb to whats happening to me.
@RunningMan The fan does kill the sound for me, as does most things, but seems I have to use a bit of a higher volume than before. Also it seems like after I go for a walk I am good for a couple of hours. Maybe blood pressure related? I dont know I take Losartan for BP, and taurine I think can...
@gameover I am going to back off a little and see. Technically I don't know if its better or worse. It seems one is lower and the other more prevalent or maybe its drowning it out. However the low hum has more of a subtle feeling to it not thumping but like vibration and faint warmth. Its also...