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7mo update: Same as last month, 2/10-5/10 high pitched hissing. I no longer think about it except in the car with the windows up and when trying to sleep. I’m no longer suicidal over it and haven’t been for the last 2 months, but I still hope it continues to fade.

Hi @momus, This is definitely an interesting topic. I approach it from the perspective that the best way to recover from tinnitus is to make it as irrelevant as possible. The best way to do that, in my view, is to continue living your life as you would have before. Of course, the big caveat...

Hi @ddela889, how has your week been?

This seems sensible if it helps. Antidepressants can be beneficial; they were helpful for me on my journey. You’ll find differing opinions on this, but in my experience, they allowed me to regain some objectivity, which, in turn, made other methods I was using to calm myself more effective.

Hi @Smartone202, How is your week going? All I meant was that, throughout my journey, I noticed I often had spikes when I was expecting them. For example, after a night out, I would perceive my tinnitus as more intense, not because the night out actually made it worse, but because, on some...

No one cares about the supposed high IQ of the media, the celebrities, the "experts", etc.

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...

Markets don't like uncertainty, so a quick and decisive election was favorable to the markets. There are plenty of resources online that talk about Trump increasing inflation and that the Fed might have to raise interest rates again. Recently, they had been lowering interest rates since...

I didn’t experience any complications. My tinnitus is highly reactive, so I had a temporary spike after each session because of the noise in the chamber. However, this subsided by the end of each day. You’re right that a pure oxygen environment can be potentially dangerous if you’re not...

Thanks for the reply! Thanks for the reply! Yes, I take NAC and Magnesium after I’ve had a “loud incident.” I’m not entirely sure how much it helps, though. Have you experienced any increase in your tinnitus from sirens? Thanks for the reply! Did the increase go back down to baseline? It’s...

➡️ Thalamo-cortical neural mechanism of sodium salicylate-induced hyperacusis and anxiety-like behaviors

Isn't this reactive tinnitus?

Why did the stock market have a sharp rally after Trump was elected President then? More nonsense from you once again.

Behold! The first female president! Coming 2028! Or 2032. However long until history's most highly anticipated heart attack.

Did you vote for PVV or FvD, perhaps? Regardless, I fully support peace in Ukraine—but Ukraine should have all its territorial borders restored, including Crimea. The Netherlands should continue supporting Ukraine in every possible way, whether financially or through military aid...

There was a recent change that hides posters' information on the left side of each post.Now, I must click a "V" shaped symbol to reveal the information. I always like to see the information. Is there an option or setting to always show the information?

Yes, every time I saw the media interviewing a Trump supporter, that's how it appeared to me as well. No one could make a convincing case to support Trump. Comments from people like, "he talks like me." Or they think he's going to lower grocery prices. Lol. Those with low intelligence just...

@ColinUK, I contacted Bas Labree and received the same information. I had an MRI in 2022, so I can send them that if needed. I’m not too keen on those 85 dB hearing tests. Did you ask them if these tests are mandatory or if there’s any flexibility? We’ll either be in the treatment group or the...

Why am I writing this? It’s all part of “The Science of Everyday Experience.” Tinnitus may be much more connected to stress or emotions than we realize. Case in point: myself. Last June, we received notice from our landlord, who plans to sell the house. It was a shock at first, but life goes...

@IYliKe & @RunningMan, thank you.

No one cares that Trump is a convicted felon; most Americans know the charges (including calls for putting him in prison) were politically motivated. Calling him and his supporters racist doesn't work anymore, either, as more and more minorities are voting for him. Hispanics, African Americans...

A chamber filled entirely with 100 percent oxygen would be much more dangerous. One spark… In a professional multiplace chamber, patients typically use an oxygen mask to breathe pure oxygen. The chamber itself is ventilated, keeping the overall oxygen concentration below 23 percent for safety...

hello is your morse code better?

Hello is your morse code gone? I developed after medication called prednisolone (i am devastated at the age of 29 i also have sound distortions)

Hello @Arnaudswiss, How are you? How was the first cycle? I can’t wait to hear about your experience! 😊 My second cycle starts next week already. Cheers, Mathilda

Is 4 points a big deal?

Some or all of Trump’s legal cases may be impacted by his victory in the 2024 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who indicted Trump on federal charges in Florida and Washington, D.C., now faces challenges following Trump’s unexpected win in his third presidential campaign. These federal...

I’m from the Netherlands, but I’m very happy to see that Trump won, along with the dream team of Elon Musk and RFK Jr. This is a big win for the whole world. I believe the war in Ukraine will soon end, along with the endless funding from taxpayer money. The war on censorship will also come to...

Okay, thanks for the feedback. Were there any complications?

Look closely. 26.7% vs. 14% placebo.

So that's why Trump loves the 'poorly educated' so much. 🤔 Yeah, you already know it. When Trump's plan fails, he and the Republicans will blame Democrats despite having the majority in all branches of government. It will be Pelosi, Jeffries, and Schumer's fault. His followers will believe it...

Take a wild guess, mister "Not all slaves were unhappy."

Well, it’s been 24 hours since he was elected. The war in Ukraine is still ongoing. First promise (of many to come) unfulfilled. CHECK! And yes, he said it would be from the time he was elected, not just when he took office!

Who is this supposed to be addressing?

Henry, thanks for the response. This approach feels very familiar from my experience with meditation. In Anapanasati meditation, the focus is on the breath, and you note each time your attention drifts from it. This practice is quite similar. I go about my day and note whenever my attention...

Maybe I’m overreacting. My spike lasted only a few seconds, but it was a tone unlike anything I’d heard before. In a panic, I turned off everything in my room, and the sound only started to fade after I took off my headphones. That was on Sunday, and I haven’t had a spike like that since. For...

Some people don’t experience residual inhibition, but I do. This was discussed in Tinnitus Talk Podcast, Episode 21: Can Sound Silence Tinnitus? When I play a series of high-pitched tones at different frequencies with brief intervals of silence in between, I notice my tinnitus volume dropping...

Last time they attempted a partial repeal (the “skinny repeal”), they were only one vote away from success. They did manage to remove the mandate penalty, which led to a lawsuit arguing that, since there was no mandate penalty, the entire law should be deemed unconstitutional. The Supreme Court...

Here's what we have to look forward to: Mass deportations Economy ruining tariffs Dismantling of the administrative state Dismantling of the regulatory state Food, water, and air will be more poisoned and polluted than ever before Dismantling of the Affordable Care Act Dismantling of Medicaid...

If all else fails, try ignoring it—not by pretending it isn’t there, but by finding ways to mask it. For me, that might mean riding my eBike on a crisp fall morning, going on a photo walk, heading to the gym or the pool, or watching a movie. The more I live a “normal” life, even with tinnitus...

The Mayo Clinic website says: Acute bacterial prostatitis is usually caused by common strains of bacteria. The infection may have spread from other parts of the urinary or reproductive systems. Chronic bacterial prostatitis generally has the same cause as acute bacterial infection. It may occur...

The short answer is that insurance companies do it simply because they can. What I want to know is, why isn’t dental care covered? Someone could be stone deaf and toothless and still get no help, even if they have “medical insurance.” That, folks, is what you call a racket.

The idea of the “monkey” is interesting, but that’s not quite how it works. Everyone’s experience with tinnitus varies—some a little, some a lot—and knowing the exact cause doesn’t necessarily lead to a solution. Generally, people with tinnitus are already on high alert to avoid further ear...

I received the 606nm and 808nm lasers today and tested each for 10 minutes. I plan to do this for a few days, then take a break before following the full protocol from the website. How much time are people here using per session?

Here is my thinking. If you practice meditation, you’re likely familiar with the concept of “noting.” In the Back to Silence method, the approach is to say: When you hear the sound(s), say to yourself: “I hear it, and I feel [insert your true emotion].” In mindfulness and emotional awareness...

Hi everyone, I’ve had an interesting new development with my tinnitus. My story is long, but I was managing it reasonably well. There were good days and bad days, but I was still living life as fully as I could. A few weeks ago, I got a slight ear infection, which has now triggered a new...

With severe hyperacusis? A supply of Clonazepam for occasional use.

I’m assuming it’s when a sound occurs and the tinnitus diminishes. Mine does this when I drop an Allen wrench on a tile. My tinnitus goes away completely for about half a second, then comes back.