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I'm not sure how far along you are in your recovery, but it's very likely that you will bounce back from this since you reported having good improvement before the setback. I know it's easier said than done, but try to keep a positive mindset moving forward! Ruminating on it feeds into our...

Hey, Merlin! I think in the very early stages I experienced what you're describing. I had ear fullness as my only symptom, but 6 weeks after my injury the fullness faded into tinnitus and TTTS. I was not being super careful with my ears until after that point. I started wearing earplugs shortly...

https://youtu.be/nKo4jYDO9FQ I use a "summer noise" setting on my sound machine which is basically crickets chirping. It's high enough frequency that it masks my T and takes my focus off of it. I included a link to a useful video that I used in the early stages when my T was extremely loud...

Digital sounds certainly bothered me at first. I avoided headphones at all costs for about 1.5 years after my injury, now I'm back to using them at low volumes with no issues. I never really had hyperacusis to that degree, it was mostly TTTS that bothered me, so sounds like pots and pans...

Interesting, even with earplugs your ears still got damaged over time. They must have been extremely loud venues. I've been going to metal concerts recently with ear plugs in and so far I've been fine, but sometimes it feels like a roll of the dice

May I ask how you injured your ears initially? And everything you described matches my experiences. Weaning off earplugs was a battle because, as I'm sure you've noticed, the ears become more sensitive when you constantly use them, so you are more prone to a setback from ordinary sounds

Fortunately, I bounced back within a couple weeks. Those were dark times for me. I oftentimes wonder, had I been in the right relationship during that time, that my recovery would have been more swift. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk, haha. I appreciate your questions!

That setback of sensitivity and fullness that I experienced last Summer was definitely tied to the anxiety and depression that I was facing in the aftermath of my painful separation with my ex. The anxiety and depression made me much more susceptible to noise and it triggered those symptoms...

It wasn't until some months had passed that my injury showed signs of healing and I was able to start living life again, albeit quieter. Living life helped take my mind off the healing process, which eased my symptoms, and, in turn, helped me heal faster.

Anxiety and depression were some of the main drivers in the severity of my symptoms. From the onset of my injury, and especially after I developed T, my anxiety levels were higher than I had ever experienced before in my entire life. I genuinely thought my life was over in the early stages. That...

But after several months I noticed that when I did experience a setback, it was less severe and it didn't last as long. My ear was healing and getting stronger. It was proof that I was getting better. To answer in short, yes, recovery time from setbacks should improve provided you remain safe.

I'm so glad that my posts have been a source of comfort for you! Weaning off earplugs was a long and difficult process. I remember the first setback I had. My symptoms got worse and it took me around 3 weeks just to feel like I was back to where I was before the setback. Setback after setback...

That's so good to hear! And congratulations! Haha yeah it's probably best to keep the volume down at your wedding. Yes, the tight feeling is gone for me, too. The tightness/fullness was tied to some anxiety/depression that I was experiencing during the Summer, but I've been doing a lot better...

Hey! I've been doing a lot better. The T is still there but I've adjusted to it to the point where I hardly notice it. My ear feels more "durable" now, too. I've got a couple concerts this Spring that I'm really looking forward to. How are you?

I still get that crackling but it's rare these days. For me it comes on if I'm having a really stressful day and I've been exposed to a loud noise. It goes away the next morning, though

Overusing ear plugs could potentially make things worse. I remember avoiding all sounds and overusing ear plugs and my ear never really got better. It took gradual exposure to sounds and using earplugs less when I saw results over time. But your case might be different

Hey, I'm doing great! Sorry to hear that you've had some rough days recently. Can you think of anything that's happened the past couple days that may have contributed to your setback?

Do you find yourself worrying about it more now that you're coming off the meds? That could play a role in it feeling tighter again

My left ear no.. it feels like it's 90% better and I only notice it a few times a day. The T is still there but I guess my brain is getting better at ignoring it. I really notice it when I'm really stressed. And yeah, definitely wearing earplugs to concerts from now on!!

That's awesome to hear!! I hope that you continue to improve as you taper the medication. I'm doing well, preparing for a series of concerts starting next week. Going down to New York for the first time, too. Need to invest in some better earplugs..

That's good to hear! I really hope that works for you! Just need to be more careful after the muscle relaxes, which shouldn't be a problem for you since you were symptom free for a long time. I'm doing pretty well these days. Right now I'm rehabbing a back and knee injury which is child's play...

Haha no prob, it was a neat observation. Going on vacation might be just the thing you need right now. Might help you get your mind off of it!

The first couple months are always the hardest. Week by week it will get easier. The fact that it felt a little better for a day is a good sign! It's weird, last Sunday when we got talking I started to feel a slight tightness in my left ear. Just thinking about it and talking about it can...

Thanks, It's all good! I'm sure something great is right around the corner. Please keep me updated on how you're doing, too!

I'm really glad that you don't have tinnitus. The injured feeling is really not that much better to deal with, though. I don't think you're starting from the beginning. This is just another setback. You have been here before and you will get through this again, just like I have. I'm sure you...

Yeah someone blew a dog whistle right next to my left ear... that triggered it back in January. I started feeling a bit better around late April. But I was also going through a painful separation with my ex during those months, and I'm sure that contributed a lot to the severity of my symptoms...

Well that's a fantastic sign that it went away completely for over 2 years! I don't know how loud the party was, but I'm sure you will get back to where you were in no time. I hope that you find improvement week by week. I know it's hard, but try your best to stay positive. I've found that the...

I know how you feel. I had a pretty bad setback in January and it took months to feel good again. I think a lot of it had to do with my mental health at the time. The tightness is gone entirely right now. Nothing has triggered that feeling in the past couple weeks. Let's hope it continues that...

Hey! I'm doing pretty well right now. I've been able to attend two concerts since April. A huge milestone for me! I read that you had a setback after attending the party. How bad is it? Does it remind you of the early stages of your condition?