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  1. RingerHisser

    Full Circuit: Finding Hope and Coping with Tinnitus — My Journey and Advice

    It is extremely dangerous to offer advice that is not based on published and peer-reviewed human randomized controlled studies. Anecdotal reports from some tinnitus sufferers or the opinion of a single clinician are not substitutes for the gold standard of the scientific method. Peer-reviewed...
  2. RingerHisser

    Full Circuit: Finding Hope and Coping with Tinnitus — My Journey and Advice

    I am writing this for those of you who are feeling as I did back in March of 2023. My tinnitus began from an acoustic trauma related to a single recreational firearm event. I had all the symptoms of acoustic trauma: threshold shift, muffled hearing, mild hyperacusis, and tinnitus. After a week...
  3. RingerHisser

    Hardwell, got a spike of sorts from sinus infection. Massive head congestion and pressure...

    Hardwell, got a spike of sorts from sinus infection. Massive head congestion and pressure, constant snot and the works. I was prescribed an antibiotic, am taking Psuedophederine, flonase, but the T remains louder right now. You ever experience this? Any tips or kind of just have to wait til it...
  4. RingerHisser

    I should add I was prescribed Amoxicillin.

    I should add I was prescribed Amoxicillin.
  5. RingerHisser

    Can a sinus infection louden tinnitus? Fighting a nasty one. Left ear feels louder and clogged...

    Can a sinus infection louden tinnitus? Fighting a nasty one. Left ear feels louder and clogged. No pain or discharge though.
  6. RingerHisser

    Improving and making progress for sure!

    Improving and making progress for sure!
  7. RingerHisser

    My left ear sometimes feels clogged in the morning and the T on that side is louder. Thinking...

    My left ear sometimes feels clogged in the morning and the T on that side is louder. Thinking sinus/ET? Seems to clear up over the day when things get moving
  8. RingerHisser

    Anyone’s T worse in the morning? I have allergies, wondering if it’s an escuchian tube thing OR...

    Anyone’s T worse in the morning? I have allergies, wondering if it’s an escuchian tube thing OR AM anxiety?
  9. RingerHisser

    @MadeleineHope This. That’s my goal. It’s hard. Really hard. The anxiety is real and I expect...

    @MadeleineHope This. That’s my goal. It’s hard. Really hard. The anxiety is real and I expect to be managing it for a while. But the anxiety and depression? I can treat that with therapy and medication. The problem with T isn’t the T, so many people just find it an annoyance or even don’t...
  10. RingerHisser

    Depends on your previous experience with CBT. I already have been through it for anxiety related...

    Depends on your previous experience with CBT. I already have been through it for anxiety related to sleep - so I think for me it’s about discipline and staying with it. It’s like studying for a final months in advance. I’m thinking I’ll need 2 sessions and the rest I can keep myself honest and...
  11. RingerHisser

    $250 a session. My experience with CBT is you get back what you put into it. I’ve realized...

    $250 a session. My experience with CBT is you get back what you put into it. I’ve realized quickly that there is no cure - my psychology is the cure and CBT for this is gold standard.
  12. RingerHisser

    First session done with Dr Hubbard. This is the way. No cure. Longer I look for one longer it...

    First session done with Dr Hubbard. This is the way. No cure. Longer I look for one longer it will take to habituate.
  13. RingerHisser

    @Ryan Scott $250 per session, he recommends 2 or so sessions. It’s a lot. But worth it for me...

    @Ryan Scott $250 per session, he recommends 2 or so sessions. It’s a lot. But worth it for me. There is no cure. Cure is all mental.
  14. RingerHisser

    I’m just realizing there is no cure. We can only control our actions and response to T, so I...

    I’m just realizing there is no cure. We can only control our actions and response to T, so I just want to focus on that.
  15. RingerHisser

    Starting CBT with Dr. Hubbard today. It is not cheap, but I think will be worth it.

    Starting CBT with Dr. Hubbard today. It is not cheap, but I think will be worth it.
  16. RingerHisser

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    I take Zoloft right now. When my tinnitus started, it was increased from 50 mg to 75 mg. Zoloft will help you address the anxiety and depression in the long run so that you can habituate and have less distress. I would take the Zoloft. Good luck!
  17. RingerHisser

    CBT. Any try TRT? Seems effective. Struggle is real but that’s the promise land, I think?

    CBT. Any try TRT? Seems effective. Struggle is real but that’s the promise land, I think?
  18. RingerHisser

    Mornings are the hardest and I think that is tied to my anxiety. Need to sever anxiety from the...

    Mornings are the hardest and I think that is tied to my anxiety. Need to sever anxiety from the sound. It can be done.
  19. RingerHisser

    I'm realizing that medication is not the long term answer. It's a bridge, but we have to retrain...

    I'm realizing that medication is not the long term answer. It's a bridge, but we have to retrain the brain to accept and not fear. CBT.
  20. RingerHisser

    My 3rd Success Story with Noise-Induced Tinnitus

    Curious on this too.
  21. RingerHisser

    Okay, confirming you only took it at night? Or at night + as needed or not 3x daily like Kevin...

    Okay, confirming you only took it at night? Or at night + as needed or not 3x daily like Kevin Hogan recommended. Did you take any Antidepressants as well?
  22. RingerHisser

    hey Jacob, did you have any hearing loss with your T? Did you try anything for anxiety?

    hey Jacob, did you have any hearing loss with your T? Did you try anything for anxiety?
  23. RingerHisser

    hey Keith! I saw your note. I Know it's old. Curious what you did to sleep and if you're still...

    hey Keith! I saw your note. I Know it's old. Curious what you did to sleep and if you're still having Tinnitus symptoms?
  24. RingerHisser

    Did you take Xanax XR and what was your dosing? My Psych currently prescribes me Ativan. I...

    Did you take Xanax XR and what was your dosing? My Psych currently prescribes me Ativan. I definitely think even .5mg lowers the volume so I am interested in your story here. I'm also on Sertaline....
  25. RingerHisser

    Hi D5vid, read your post. Did you take any medications for sleep or to help you heel mentally?

    Hi D5vid, read your post. Did you take any medications for sleep or to help you heel mentally?
  26. RingerHisser

    HI THERE, HOW DID YOU TREAT YOUR ANXIETY/DEPRESSION/SLEEP? WHICH MEDICATIONS?

    HI THERE, HOW DID YOU TREAT YOUR ANXIETY/DEPRESSION/SLEEP? WHICH MEDICATIONS?
  27. RingerHisser

    Hey Kevin,did you take anything for sleep, depression?

    Hey Kevin,did you take anything for sleep, depression?
  28. RingerHisser

    hey Jason, did you take anything to help you sleep during your recovery? Curious on how you managed.

    hey Jason, did you take anything to help you sleep during your recovery? Curious on how you managed.
  29. RingerHisser

    I do take antidepressants, but my doctor is upping the dose. What is/was your dose and what...

    I do take antidepressants, but my doctor is upping the dose. What is/was your dose and what antidepressant?
  30. RingerHisser

    I already had an anxiety disorder and insomnia before this. I’ve been taking Trazadone and .5mg...

    I already had an anxiety disorder and insomnia before this. I’ve been taking Trazadone and .5mg of Ativan. I am unafraid of medication in the short term. I have to address the anxiety before I can habituate to this
  31. RingerHisser

    So You Came Here Because Tinnitus Suddenly Happened? → Read This

    I tried steroids for 6 days but they didn’t do anything for me, just made my anxiety worse.
  32. RingerHisser

    Are you coping better though than you were? Habituating?

    Are you coping better though than you were? Habituating?
  33. RingerHisser

    Struggling today. Trying to find best way to sleep.

    Struggling today. Trying to find best way to sleep.
  34. RingerHisser

    How do you sleep? I have to downed this out, but I’m worried I’ll make it worse in the process...

    How do you sleep? I have to downed this out, but I’m worried I’ll make it worse in the process. What did you do?
  35. RingerHisser

    Even if mine doesn’t go away, which I’m expecting it won’t, I’m hoping it calms down to from...

    Even if mine doesn’t go away, which I’m expecting it won’t, I’m hoping it calms down to from like a 6-7 to a 2-3
  36. RingerHisser

    Thanks guys. It’s been rough. I already have a mood disorder so this doesn’t help. Trying not to...

    Thanks guys. It’s been rough. I already have a mood disorder so this doesn’t help. Trying not to let it bother me. @Hardwell How long before yours got quieter?
  37. RingerHisser

    Hey there. If you’re still around, curious on how you’re doing? I’m in the journey now.

    Hey there. If you’re still around, curious on how you’re doing? I’m in the journey now.
  38. RingerHisser

    Hi there. similar situation, I was wearing foam ear protection shooting 357 magnum but it wasn’t...

    Hi there. similar situation, I was wearing foam ear protection shooting 357 magnum but it wasn’t enough. Did your T improve?
  39. RingerHisser

    Also, as I never knew, I’ve been trying to wear ear plugs around anything over 75db everywhere...

    Also, as I never knew, I’ve been trying to wear ear plugs around anything over 75db everywhere that I go. What else have you done?
  40. RingerHisser

    Hi. Nice to meet you. New to T. Acoustic exposure to gunfire. Has yours gotten better over time...

    Hi. Nice to meet you. New to T. Acoustic exposure to gunfire. Has yours gotten better over time? I’m 8 days in. Hoping to improves but also expecting the worst
  41. RingerHisser

    (The T)

    (The T)
  42. RingerHisser

    thank you! Yeah I am wearing ear plugs now. Anything over 75db or so(urban outdoors) , I sleep...

    thank you! Yeah I am wearing ear plugs now. Anything over 75db or so(urban outdoors) , I sleep next to a sound machine that is around 60db that helps a lot For sleep. Other than that I’ve been letting it roar for the most part
  43. RingerHisser

    Mine started as a classic eeeeeee, and now has an added whistle-hiss. Anyone you know kick it...

    Mine started as a classic eeeeeee, and now has an added whistle-hiss. Anyone you know kick it? Or they just adapted/accepted?
  44. RingerHisser

    I’m trying to stay hopeful that this will pass, but I just have this suspicion that it won’t and...

    I’m trying to stay hopeful that this will pass, but I just have this suspicion that it won’t and I need to learn to live with it. It’s good to see so many others are and can. Hoping and praying yours gets better too.
  45. RingerHisser

    I know two people that have it. My brother in law and Nephew. Both of them don’t really care...

    I know two people that have it. My brother in law and Nephew. Both of them don’t really care about it. It doesn’t emotionally trigger them and I think that is the key place to get to.
  46. RingerHisser

    I’ve definitely been in tears a few times already. I too have Trazadone for sleep and a white...

    I’ve definitely been in tears a few times already. I too have Trazadone for sleep and a white noise machine to help mask sound. I have Ativan too if I need it, but I’m trying to avoid it. I think the anxiety sorrow is the worst part.
  47. RingerHisser

    Acoustic trauma for me. I never knew what this was - or like so many others would have been more...

    Acoustic trauma for me. I never knew what this was - or like so many others would have been more careful. I cannot believe there are so many afflicted with no cure or great treatment.
  48. RingerHisser

    Hi there. I’m new to Tinnutus. 38 year old dad of an awesome little 3 year old and kickass wife...

    Hi there. I’m new to Tinnutus. 38 year old dad of an awesome little 3 year old and kickass wife that I’m trying to spare. I’ve had symptoms now for a week. It’s been the hardest thing ever. Just wanted to say hello.
  49. RingerHisser

    Hi there, whatever happened with your Tinnitus?

    Hi there, whatever happened with your Tinnitus?
  50. RingerHisser

    So You Came Here Because Tinnitus Suddenly Happened? → Read This

    This thread really helped me right now. Thank you. A few questions that I would love to read feedback and thoughts around: 1. I’m 38. 2. I’m 7 days into my acute tinnitus after an acoustic injury (gun shot). Initial temporary threshold shift symptoms have subsided, less the tinnitus. I think...
  51. RingerHisser

    hey Zack did your T ever get better?

    hey Zack did your T ever get better?
  52. RingerHisser

    Hi there, did you T improve? I'm day 7 here with no improvement from firing a 357. I had foam...

    Hi there, did you T improve? I'm day 7 here with no improvement from firing a 357. I had foam ear protection in and it was outdoors, but I figured the protection wasn't enough and I was exposed too long.
  53. RingerHisser

    Fight or flight this morning. I was in tears and trying to hide it from my family. I did take...

    Fight or flight this morning. I was in tears and trying to hide it from my family. I did take 1mg Lorazapem RXd by my doctor and it has taken some of the edge off. Anxiety is a spiral and makes it worse.
  54. RingerHisser

    Reread this. Thank you. It was a tough morning. I have a little daughter and was in tears...

    Reread this. Thank you. It was a tough morning. I have a little daughter and was in tears feeling not present, focusing on negative thoughts. Trying to stay positive here.
  55. RingerHisser

    @yeezysqueezy also I’m really sorry for the setback. Also with my T it’s in my left ear, but my...

    @yeezysqueezy also I’m really sorry for the setback. Also with my T it’s in my left ear, but my right ear is the one with the loss. I’m not understanding that but wonder if it bodes well for recovery.
  56. RingerHisser

    Has yours abated at all?

    Has yours abated at all?
  57. RingerHisser

    I’ve heard the acoustic recovery can take up up to a year but with trauma it should die down a...

    I’ve heard the acoustic recovery can take up up to a year but with trauma it should die down a lot even if it never truly goes away. Ugh. So far, sometimes I’m positive sometimes I’m not
  58. RingerHisser

    I was wearing foam plugs too. Did you try prednisone? I’m on it. They rx’d 60mg, I did that the...

    I was wearing foam plugs too. Did you try prednisone? I’m on it. They rx’d 60mg, I did that the first day but it drove my anxiety really high. I’ve tolerated 40mg the last 3 days… hoping for the best.
  59. RingerHisser

    I read that is safe to be exposed to constantly. Also realized for years was sleeping next to it...

    I read that is safe to be exposed to constantly. Also realized for years was sleeping next to it too loud 75-80. It never bothered me though. The gunshot did it.
  60. RingerHisser

    Thank you man! Appreciate it. Yeah, I have a sound machine and I adjusted it so that it was...

    Thank you man! Appreciate it. Yeah, I have a sound machine and I adjusted it so that it was around 60db and it doesn’t drown out the sound but it blends it in.
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