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    Suicidal

    I get that families will be upset, but I don’t understand why their happiness is more important than your own sanity and well-being. Everybody dies. Write a note: I love you all, but I can’t handle the constant squeal and exhaustion from lack of sleep. See you on the other side. Simple. People...
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    Hearing Aids Aggravate Reactive Tinnitus

    I’m in this boat too. I even did a gradual increase in the use of my hearing aids, and it still got worse. I was up for four days and nights before I could sleep from sheer exhaustion. I hate this crap. It's not that simple when you have hearing loss and reactive tinnitus. Hearing loss is...
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    If Trump jumped off a cliff, would you follow him? Just because everyone else does it doesn’t make it right. Didn’t your mama ever teach you that?
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    Uh huh. This has been going on for years. Again, build a wall on one border, but what about the other three? We need policy changes, not walls. Did you pass through five countries to get here to seek asylum? Well, those aren’t the rules, and you’re out. You didn’t come here legally? No, you...
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    Absolutely. I think it’s hilarious that insurance companies want cash for his bond rather than a promise. Exactly how successful is he really?
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    I don’t think that all people who would vote for him agree with all of his views. People just want someone to make things better, and some truly believe he would do that if given the chance. A lot of my associates don’t care for him personally but feel that because he’s successful, he can make...
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    Agnostics “R” Us...

    Wow! You took the words right out of my mouth. :beeranimation:
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    I didn’t blame immigrants for anything, so back the fuck up, Chuck. I said we need to close our borders to EVERYONE because, eventually, we won’t have any resources to support who is already here. Look at the wider picture beyond the end of your nose, dumbass. There are also rules to follow, and...
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    Past presidents didn’t do anything about the border, not even the Republicans. Let’s not forget our country is surrounded by thousands of miles of coastline, and we have a northern border as well. So, is it hate for a particular group of people or concern for American safety that is driving all...
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    Which Books Do You Read? What Is Your Favourite Book?

    The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom.
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    Favourite Video Games?

    Galaga, high scorer on many machines across Southern California.
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    Would You Trust a Genetic-Testing Company Such as MyHeritage or Ancestry with Your DNA?

    The FBI and 45 states have my prints so might as well :dunno:
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    2024 US Presidential Election

    I think we would all be better served if we talked about the issues rather than put each other down and sling mud at the candidates. It’s not productive and doesn’t solve anything. Who cares if the wife split and what the candidates look like?! It’s like a kindergarten playground broke out in a...
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    Hard of Hearing and Tinnitus — How to Answer Questions About Disabilities on Job Applications?

    I was talking with a friend about this while she was helping with my resume. She suggested that I address the hearing issue in my cover letter, as I now also have an almost one-year gap in employment, and answer the questions honestly about the hearing issue on an application. I think I’m going...
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    Hard of Hearing and Tinnitus — How to Answer Questions About Disabilities on Job Applications?

    I’m also hard of hearing and wear hearing aids. It’s against the law to not give me a job because of that, but how would you prove it?
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    Hard of Hearing and Tinnitus — How to Answer Questions About Disabilities on Job Applications?

    I definitely agree. I should have clarified that MY tinnitus isn’t disabling most of the time. I do have struggles, but I try not to focus on those and just keep swimming. Best of luck to you! I’m 55 and going back after a year away.
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    Post Your Favorite Memes

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    2024 US Presidential Election

    I can’t vote for either one of these chuckleheads in good conscience. I voted for Trump the first time, never again; he reminds of the Stay Puft marshmallow man when he has little tantrums I wish there was more focus on independent candidates. This two party system is going tear us apart.
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    How to Manage Video Calls at Work with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis?

    You should be able to control the volume in those meetings. Turn it down.
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    Hard of Hearing and Tinnitus — How to Answer Questions About Disabilities on Job Applications?

    Hey all, I have tinnitus as well as moderate to moderately severe hearing loss and I wear hearing aids. On job applications there are questions about disabilities, such as hard of hearing. I was wondering how do you answer those questions? While I don’t consider tinnitus to be disabling for...
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    The Positivity Thread

    Hi all. My positive is finding this thread. Going through a rough patch right now and I needed to find some good news and here it is. Stay strong folks, we can do this. Amazing!
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    Notched Music Therapy (DIY, AudioNotch, etc.)

    Thanks so much for following up to let us know. I’m just beginning with this today. My sounds are very high pitched, over 8000 Hz, so three hours a day at one hour intervals is what I’m trying.
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    Can Attending a Fireworks Show with Double Hearing Protection Make Tinnitus Worse?

    You won’t know unless you try. It’s not the same for everyone, you need to test it out and find out if you want to know.
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    Be Honest. Do You Still Enjoy Life?

    Yes. I have Meniere’s disease and refuse to let it rule my life. In addition to tinnitus I have random vertigo, hyperacusis, ear fullness, and unsteadiness. The tinnitus has changed to a new tone recently and I’m learning to habituate all over again. I find that consciously focusing on other...
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    Ear Problems My Whole Life: Hard of Hearing, Ear Fullness, Sound Sensitivity, Vertigo, Tinnitus

    Thanks Glynis! I went to an ENT yesterday, no referral needed with my insurance. I was given a tentative diagnosis of Meniere’s but still need an MRI and balance tests. I’m not looking forward to the balance tests!
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    Ear Problems My Whole Life: Hard of Hearing, Ear Fullness, Sound Sensitivity, Vertigo, Tinnitus

    Thanks, but it is not BPPV. Vertigo episodes have lasted from a couple of hours to more than 12, preceded by ear fullness and followed by hyperacusis.
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    Ear Problems My Whole Life: Hard of Hearing, Ear Fullness, Sound Sensitivity, Vertigo, Tinnitus

    Hello. I’ve had ear problems my whole life, from frequent infections as a kid to occasional tinnitus since I was a teenager. In my mid 20’s I was very ill and my ear drum blew out; I’ve been hard of hearing in that ear since. I’ve had ear fullness and sound sensitivity for years, and recently my...
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    Marijuana / Cannabis and Tinnitus

    If your friend has a clone mother, then you really shouldn’t notice any difference in batches. A clone mother is used to make more like the mother with the same traits, typically a plant that produces good buds is kept for this reason. Also, in a previous post you mentioned that stress caused a...
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    Marijuana / Cannabis and Tinnitus

    Edibles get me to sleep at night; smoking during the day takes the edge off the anxiety and irritation when my tinnitus ramps up in the afternoons. I haven’t noticed any change whether I use CBD or not.