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I would say that if you have no hearing loss, you'll be blasting 40 dB. If your hearing loss is 20 dB, you'll be blasting 60 dB. If your hearing loss is 50 dB, you'll be blasting 90 dB. If your hearing loss is more than 50 dB, you'll still be blasting 90 dB, as it's the limit. But the graph...

Yep, I also have had the same kind of overtones/reactivity (except that it lasts more than 10 days, is bilateral, and is quite loud) recently. Most likely related to hyperacusis, yes.

Oh yeah, I used hearing aids when I started investigating what could possibly go wrong with my hearing. Obviously, I've got a good old 30-35 dB dip in both ears, as many musicians do, but while hearing aids would help back in the days when I would only have one pure tone frequency, I can't bear...

I'm 34 ;) Multiple tones came after I quit music and yes, the distortions are linked with my TTTS and Hyperacusis joining the party. Back when I was pushing it, I mainly had one mild tinnitus frequency in my left ear. I've now got 10-ish different sounds (that I handle fine emotionnally...

I always used high quality hearing protection while playing live. I would mostly play acoustic/folk/songwriting stuff on stage, so not really having to deal with drums, etc. BUT I did all the recording/mixing/mastering myself when I would record albums, so I spent a lot of time with headphones...

It's been getting constantly worse in the past 5 years so, yes. As I said, no impact whatsoever. It gets worse with or without colds so this benefit is not that big of a deal for me.

Not related to tinnitus nor hyperacusis, but I never caught a cold when I was NAC, even when my wife and daughter were sick. Has to be related, because I'm easily catching flu symptoms. Benefits for tinnitus or hyperacusis after 6 months of taking 1200 mg daily: none.

Just speaking of my own experience with NAC: no dependence whatsoever. I took it for 6 months straight, not skipping a dose, 1200 mg per day. I stopped cold turkey taking it: no withdrawal symptoms, nothing.

From what I understand, this also works for all hyperacusis-related symptoms provided one doesn't face noise incidents. Not so clear, by the way, whether reactivity should be categorized (if that's of any importance) in tinnitus or hyperacusis. But yeah, TTTS, hyperacusis, sound reactivity...

Careful with HBOT. You never know whether it's going to help or actually make it way worse. I wouldn't consider HBOT in your situation. As to intratympanic injections, well, one may consider these right after a severe noise trauma. But if I recall correctly, it should be done within 48 hours...

Time and patience, that's it. You bought NAC, which is a good thing. You're already taking vitamin supplements. I believe you're doing all you can do make it better. I also have severe tinnitus + hyperacusis, but I must admit my reactive tinnitus/distortion is the most boring part, as every...

Hearing distortions/dysacusis is a beast in itself, for sure. It is tiring to have no masking environment left and have your ears react to any sound. It is a lose/lose game: - In silence: tinnitus - In noise: another type of tinnitus/hearing distortion. It's most likely related to some form of...

Tinnitus Talk represents a immensely huge minority of people living with tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition that affects 16 million people in France (1 out of 4 person in my country). I let you do the count considering it's an international forum, compared to how many active members we have here...

Hypnosis is not a treatment for tinnitus. There is no treatment for tinnitus on the market. Any hypnologist saying the contrary is a crook. We are not curing people, we are helping them in: 1) Finding their own unconscious ways of reprogramming dysfunctional patterns: PTSD, depression, anxiety...

No, I stopped going to loud venues because even moderate sound environments give me spikes. I had to completely adapt to a new form of living: no concerts, no headphones, no bars, no clubs, minimum driving, etc.

This would require a nearly permanent hypnotic transe in order to block pain signals during an entire day. I'm not sure hypnoanalgesia is really what you want to look for in a hyperacusis situation. I'd consult with a hypnologist to work on how your brain is anticipating/processing normal...

Hypnoanalgesia and hypnoanesthesia are two of the most simple aspects of hypnosis. They are basic techniques that anyone can learn for themselves, providing you meet with a decent hypnologist. It's just about learning how to use your brain in a specific manner. Anyone is able to do that. For...

Links between neuroplasticity and benzodiazepine use, if not yet completely understood, is being discussed in the neuroscientific community. No fact/evidence doesn't necessarily mean nothing's happening; neurosciences are very recent and there are tons of things we are learning each year in...

My wife is a dentist, so I know a few things about the situation: they have different drills they can use. Usually, the loudest high-pitched ones are the ones that are the most efficient, as they take less time to drill. But they have others they can use. Ask him/her about it explaining your...

Well you've got at least one person here that went through the same issues: me :D It got a bit better, but give it some time, be patient. Again, some of us here have been living with these symptoms for years. Some of the symptoms got better, others got worse. Reactivity usually calms down on...

This is debatable but I can definitely understand your point. Loneliness does mean silence so, yes, you're more risk-free on your own regarding potentially loud noises. But filling your life with complete silence and isolation is also the worst thing you can do regarding your mental state and...

Of course (y) About the struggle though, try and stop fighting it. I know it's easier said than done, but I insist: managing your stress level is the first thing you should be worrying about right now.

Oh yes I have. Reactive tinnitus + hyperacusis is a pretty standard issue among people with tinnitus, but it's usually a matter of months. Give it a whole year, let your ears do their stuff, it will calm down in time. Just treat your hearing capital with respect though: no concerts, no...

Ears cracking to sound is most likely TTTS, which is a standard hyperacusis symptom that will fade away with time. I had this symptom in 2009, it lasted for about 6 months, then just faded, along with the hyperacusis. Had a setback in 2017, it didn't last for more than a month. Recently, I...

For what it's worth: you're irritating your ear canal wearing earplugs. They are not made to be worn all day. If sounds bother you, buy a good pair of earmuffs. Peltors are good. The spike caused by earplugs may be due to the fact you're isolating from sounds, so you're basically feeding your...

You're just one month in, it's very likely that you'll feel better soon. As many others have told you already, give it time, give your ears some rest, but try and stay mentally occupied. Even people with the most severe tinnitus like some of us here, that have been facing this condition for...

Permanently, but anything can make me spike permanently, so I wouldn't necessarily blame the meds. I'm really badly wired when it comes to spikes!

I took 25 mg for 1 week, then 50 mg for 2 weeks, then stopped.

I would recommend using external broadcasting rather than earphones if you have the choice. As a general rule, you don't want to stress your hearing capital if you're already fighting tinnitus. Playing safe is always better with this condition :)

This is interesting. Back when I had hyperacusis, I tried Clomipramine too. It had a very bad impact on my tinnitus and didn't help my hyperacusis whatsoever. Also had the usual side effects (dry mouth, fatigue, etc.) This is so strange that the same molecule can have such a different impact...

No randomized control group, no placebo = irrelevant study. Save your money.

For me it stopped working pretty quickly, I'd say 6 months after the first dose. I kept taking it because I was afraid it would be much worse if I didn't take it. I started tapering after 4 years :)

As a former daily user of Clonazepam during 4 years, I can confirm it is. It basically works reducing the perceived volume, until it does not anymore because your body gets used to it. Then, you're end up trapped with a double issue: dealing with your tinnitus/hyperacusis + working on tapering...

Glad to read that 2 months in, you are able to find a certain form of logic in your tinnitus trend: what you should and should not do. This will tremendously help you through the years :) I would be a bit careful with the "go with your gut" though, because your "gut" is widely influenced by...

No matter how many different views we have on the "power of the mind" topic, I wish you all the very best from the deepest of my heart and can't wait to see you testify after the treatment, hopefully reading it got less noisy inside your head. Wish you all the best, man, sincerely. Take care of...

It got better when I stopped trying to cure it and focused on improving my emotional state with hypnosis. To be honest, I was sure it had nothing to do with my emotional state and started working on myself reluctantly, until I realized how much an impact it can have on physical pain, not only...

We're as much overgeneralizing ours that you are overspecifying yours. Yet, I don't believe it's about humility. Deeply, it's not bringing me any pride to be here wasting minutes to try and bring a different perspective on suffering. I could be here promoting "miracle techniques" and posting...

As a matter of fact, I did go through terrible hyperacusis that lasted for more than a whole year and yes, I did spike from every single detail you mention. It subsided. As to your questions regarding tinnitus, I do have a subwoofer and a jackhammer 24/7, among other noises. I know what...

There would be so much to say about these two lines, but the OP said a lot already. Yet, please, take a minute to re-read what you just wrote, then re-read the OP's posts. Maybe you will find something beyond the words that resonate within yourself, even though it might sound unpleasant. I...

I think you could find a decent indoor bike for a reasonable amount of money. This would allow you to have physical activity without risking unwanted traffic noise. What about "socializing" with people you haven't seen in a long time? Not talking bout going to a bar or anything noisy, but just...

I don't believe he said all tinnitus is the same or that people that took their lives were "helped" by hypnosis or meditation. I believe though you're being aggressive for no reason. You realize this type of reasoning is not going to get you anywhere, don't you? Here's another form of...

I'm sorry that it feels like I dodged the question, I didn't mean to. The clearest answer I can give is: I believe shutting down tinnitus is possible because I've witnessed it happen and I also experienced it myself during a decent amount of time while I was into deep trance. It didn't last...

So I'll try and reply to all the quotes up here :) Regarding the first question: well, it is not as simple as I made it sound, but I am sure you are aware of that. Remember, it took me years to get there, so the whole process is more complex than just "deciding" to love myself. I'll try and...

Hi Deb! The best way you can do this is by finding a truly professional hypnologist you can consult with (whether he is a psychiatrist or not, it doesn't matter as long as he knows what he is doing). Give them a call, explain your issues, be honest with them but most important: test them on the...

Je suis de Normandie, mais j'ai vécu à Paris pendant 25 ans :)

Again, it's not about being healed. Science cannot do that. It's about living a happy life. We can talk about loudness, we can talk about pain, but at the end of the day, what makes the difference between 2 severe tinnitus sufferers? How they react to it. It hurts to realize it, because some...

My pleasure :) Well, I couldn't have said it better. One funny thing to try: go into a deep hypnotic state and work with residual inhibition. When the brain is open to suggestions from the hypnologist, play a sound that partially masks the tinnitus frequency that is the most annoying. During...

Technically speaking, it would be more "to ask the unconscious to stop the signal from entering our conscious mind" rather than "stopping the signal in the two subconscious steps". The electrical signal is here, so you couldn't properly ask your unconscious mind not to hear it. Recent research...

I'll try and give it a go then. Again, English is not my mother tongue, so there probably will be a few things I can't express the exact same way that I would in French, making it sound a bit awkward. I won't go into all the process, doctors that I consulted and everything, I'll focus on how I...

I've been off Clonazepam for 1 year now. The hardest part was when I was somewhere between 0.3 mg and 0.5 mg. After that, it was easy to go lower until I couldn't titrate more. The only thing I can say about it is that it is an amazing molecule if you take it on rare occasions, as it works...

I'm sorry, but I believe you are wrong. Actually, you say it yourself: "I had moderate tinnitus". And you also say "people with moderate tinnitus wouldn't last a day with what I have (now)". Well... didn't you have it moderate before it got loud? So... you lasted more than a day, didn't you...

Yup, just hope you won't be coming back around here in a few years realizing it was maybe a warning from your hearing you should've listened to :)

You're 21, apparently already dealing with tinnitus, but still being a DJ (meaning loud environments, headphones, etc.) Be extremely careful with your choices ;) Former semi-pro musician speaking. Tinnitus can get loud. Really loud.

Good piece of advice, I will try them for a few minutes first and see how it goes!

I ordered them, I will be doing exactly this :) Thank you :)

Hello, There's still this whole mystery around tinnitus: why people get some new frequencies doing specific things when others don't while doing the exact same things, we don't know. So you probably won't get any answer that fits your exact situation. Just to quickly share my experience...

You're capturing my feeling perfectly: frustration. Yet, at the same time, as a hypnologist, I've been training my brain to dissociate "pain" from "emotion", so I've been living with severe tinnitus the best way I can possibly imagine. I was seen by a specialised audiologist last year and I...

Hi Michael, I went through all the possible tests over the years: nothing came out of that. I had an MRI, brain scans, blood tests, and saw all kind of doctors. My hearing and tinnitus are getting worse for no explainable reason.

Hi all, I have severe tinnitus with multiple tinnitus tones. Over the recent years, I've become unable to even drive my car for more than 30 minutes due to permanent worsenings when it comes to road noise (low frequencies/vibrations). Of course, I tried foam earplugs, Peltor earmuffs and all...

I think the most important point here is: moving from "severe very loud" to "tiny whisper" is the closest you can get to a cure as of today. This is a success story. I would even say that even if his tinnitus comes back, the proof that something already helped him once can be so inspiring and...